From what I've heard from liberals, Bill Clinton's military record is less objectionable than President Bush's because President Clinton was against the war and didn't go. Whereas President Bush was in favor of it and didn't go. That's called a chickenhawk

I've been told that not going isn't the worst part. The worst part is the hypocrisy of being in favor of something for others, but not doing it yourself.

How about the Heinz/Kerrys. The Senator is constantly saying that the rich shouldn't have a tax-cut because the rich don't pay their fair share, but then the Heinz/Kerrys only paid 12% in 2003.

Therefore, using the chickenhawk method, the Kerrys are worse than tax evaders.

good points. yet more evidence of thier hypocrisy.

My dad had mentioned that very thing to me a few months ago, and I haven't once thought to bring it up. I just spaced it, but the comparison you made was excellent, Brooks. Good point.