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...especially amazing that a campaign that is rewriting the book on how to make biography a character reference found its best chapter by accident. Like most men who served in Vietnam, Kerry is reluctant to talk about his combat experiences. But Jim Rassmann, a passenger on Kerry's swift boat 35 years ago as a young Green Beret, was not. With less than 72 hours to go till caucus night, Rassmann phoned the campaign's Washington office and offered to help. Kerry's aides rushed him to Iowa with no idea what the 56-year-old Republican former Los Angeles...
...choosing the American soldier, Time insulted non-Americans. The war in Iraq was illegal, fought by service members who would have done well to object to the U.S.'s invasion by refusing to fight, much like those who resisted the draft during the Vietnam War. Instead, the troops marched into a sovereign country like cowboys, under a false pretext, only to learn that the people they liberated wanted the occupiers out at any cost. Time should not demean the sensibilities of the rest of the world by glorifying the wrongs of a nation and its people. Jagdeep Parsram Bombay...
...made with a perspective and thoughtfulness that few other candidates bring to the table. But more than his Purple Hearts for valor in combat and the life-and-death decisions he made to lead his men home safely, it is the passionate conviction he showed in protesting the Vietnam War on his return that proves the mettle of his character. John Kerry understands deeply what happens when an administration abuses the public’s trust in order to pursue its own agenda, which is why we are confident that he has the courage to restore accountability to the White...
...When I came back from Vietnam, I stayed in the American Armed Forces.” Clark told the crowd. “I have executive experience. That’s why I am the better candidate.” The line echoed recent statements in which Clark has reminded voters that he was a general, while Kerry only was a lieutenant...
...choosing the American soldier, TIME insulted non-Americans. The war in Iraq was illegal, fought by service members who would have done well to object to the U.S.'s invasion by refusing to fight, much like those who resisted the draft during the Vietnam War. Instead, the troops marched into a sovereign country under a false pretext, only to learn that the people they liberated wanted the occupiers out at any cost. TIME should not demean the sensibilities of the rest of the world by glorifying the wrongs of a nation and its people. JAGDEEP PARSRAM Bombay...