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Posted by Mike (WA) on October 15, 2004 at 10:32:48 from (209.213.153.79):
In Reply to: Kerry Question posted by Allan in NE on October 15, 2004 at 09:39:58:
Because deep in his heart, Kerry has always known that one day he would be President! A "friend of a friend" was on duty in the military medical facility where Kerry went for treatment for one of the injuries that would eventually lead to one of his Purple Hearts. The injury was basically a large sliver in his arm, that he could have pulled out himself and dobbed some iodine on, and been done with it. The reason the person remembered the incident was not for the injury, but for the fact that John boy was telling everyone who would listen that he was the heir apparent to the Massachusetts political dynasty of the Kennedy family, and to mark that day in their memories, because he would one day be a moving force in American politics. It made an impression on this guy, who said frankly, he thought John was a blip or so out of plumb at the time. I would also add that joining the Navy was not for those who wanted to be war heros- that distinction was for enlistees in the Army and Marines. Those of us who were trying to stay stateside looked first at the National Guard and Reserves, and failing that, the Navy, as that was the active duty branch thought least likely to draw dangerous duty in Viet Nam. This is certainly not meant to denigrate Navy service, as that was certainly an honorable way to serve one's country, as were the Guard and Reserves. I am bothered by the implications in Kerry's statements that he volunteered to fight, however, because I would be willing to bet that the Swift boats in Nam were the last thing on his mind when he signed up.
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