McCain win might stop sons from deploying

[unhappycamper]

McCain win might stop sons from deploying
By Andrew Tilghman - Staff writer
Posted : Monday Mar 10, 2008 7:45:09 EDT

Sen. John McCain’s run for the White House could make him the first president in generations to have children in the active-duty military, casting a unique spotlight on his two sons and their careers in uniform.

Lance Cpl. Jimmy McCain, 19, joined the infantry in December 2006 and returned from his first tour in Iraq a few weeks ago. His older brother, John “Jack” McCain, 21, will graduate from the Naval Academy this year and may join the Corps as a second lieutenant.

Having a famous father is already drawing attention to the young men. But if the Arizona lawmaker were elected commander in chief in November, their fame would likely raise questions about how — or even if — they could deploy alongside other Marines.

“Can you imagine the propaganda value if a president’s child were to be captured and appear on an al-Qaida video?” said Jim Currie, a professor of national security studies at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C.

“He could become a lightning rod of aggressive actions against his unit,” Currie said. “He becomes a ‘high-value target’ and all of a sudden, that unit is not like every other unit that’s doing the same thing.”


Rest of article at: http://www.navytimes.com/news/2008/03/marine_mccainskids_030808/

[Ian David]

1. Maybe if Drudge could keep his mouth shut? n/t

[rpannier]

2. So very, very, very true

That is very funny.
And a great catch on your part

[JI7]

3. i think Drudge wanted to avoid Prince Harry getting any positive media

when he returned and then people calling on other famous pro war types like Romney Sons and Bush kids to join.

this way they can just say it didn't work out for someone well known so it wouldn't be "practical" as Jenna said when she was asked why she didn't serve.

[bluestateguy]

4. So will an Obama win

Because he will bring the troops home.