<p>Whoops–forgot, Kerry was awarded a silver star in Vietnam as well.
How many war heros are in Congress or the White House (or on this board) that have 3 purple hearts, a bronze star and a silver star they earned while fighting for this country want to stand up and explain why Kerry’s service to the nation was less honorable and that he is a traitor? Fact is, most of us couldn’t fill his shoes in that respect.</p>