Although I agree that Sen. McCain did suffer and endure hardships in his imprisonment during this war that no human being should have to endure, I still wonder if how much this has to do with this election.
Granted it plays a role in developing McCain as a leader who loves his country, and understands the hardships of war but is he using this too much? Does it really have anything to do with his political platform other than give him the ability to reference his scars in speeches?
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Yeah I do agree with you that McCain might be using his war backround a little too much but he can mention that he has more experince then Obama.
I agree; I fail to see the correlation between a good President and a man who was imprisoned with little social contact for 5 years. I have the utmost respect for John McCain and his POW status, but I feel that he could be doing more to assure me that he is capable of being a President, and not just capable of receiving merit for his hardships.
No, it does not have anything to do with his political platform, but the hardships he encountered while in Vietnam will enable him to win the vote of anyone who sympathizes or empathizes him. Also, it depicts his strength as a person and his patriotism.
I have to agree with Zack on this one. People will symptathize with him over the POW status. He really sacrificed for his country, and that certainly appeal to voters.
Yet, I agree with Kristi as well. Just because he was a POW does not make him an expert on foreign policy. In a similar sense, just because Giuliani was the mayor when 9/11 happened, doesn't make him an expert on terrorism.
Interesting post, Matt. Keep em coming!
I disagree that he is using his service in Vietnam too much because it shows his character and his love for his country and that he knows the hardship of war . If you say he uses that to much then Obama uses the word "change" to much. Obama has no signiifcant service to his country other than being in congress
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