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[rarnom]

I don't understand why we are all still debating what both did 30 years ago. One went to Vietnam no matter how short it was he went. The other used the national guard so he would not have to go.

That is an excellent point.

I think the reason it has become relevant is becuase Kerry always has brought up how he 'defended this country as a young man'. Kerry chose to tout his 4 month tour of duty rather than his 20 year senate career. Bush has rarely, if ever, brought up his guard service as a reason to vote for him exactly because it WAS 30 years ago and really not a big deal. I think it was a mistake of sorts for Kerry to make such a big deal about his Vietnam service. As a voter I would have liked to hear more about his years as a senator because that shows actual involvement in government processes.

And as I understand it, Bush didn't go into Vietnam because by the time he had entered the guard, the war was close to it's end and there was no need to bring in more troops. Isn't Kerry older than Bush? I might be wrong though.

I also think it is silly to be upset that Bush's dad pulled strings for his son. I mean, if my son was faced with serving in a war and I could do things to help keep him alive I would too. Is that fair? Of course not, but parents love their kids and will do things to take special care of them. I am sure MANY kids got out of war service because their parents pulled strings. You shouldn't hate a guy because his dad didn't want him to die.