When they attack Kerry's service, they bring up the Purple Hearts [View All]

[Walt Starr]

The perfect counter is ALWAYS to bring up the Silver Star.

Here's some information about the Silver Star:

THE SILVER STAR


The Silver Star is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant a Medal of Honor or Navy Cross


(a) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States;

(b) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or

(c) while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.


The heroic act(s) performed must render the individual conspicious and well above the standard expected. Any accumulation of minor actions of heroism normally does not justify the award, but unusual or exception cases will be decided on their merits.

This thing is not given out unless it is verified. Kerry is a war hero. Trying to lessen that because his opponent went AWOL is a tragedy.

The Clinton campaign did nothing to belittle the service of Bob Dole. Dole was also a hero and the Clinton campaign never tried to diminish that fact.

The question to ask somebody when they start going about Kerry's service is to ask them, "Why do you hate war heroes?"