I don't have the time to thoroughly research this piece, but my general impression is that under the most extreme pressure a person could possibly be put, McCain generally accorded himself with great honor. The man refused an offer to leave the hell he was in as he knew what a propaganda coup it would mean for the Viet Cong and North Vietnam. I would have cracked very early in the process.

The swiftboating of Kerry was inexcusable, as are similar treatments of McCain.

Too frequently, we are eager to believe the worst about our political opponents, and spread half-truths, and outright laws. Our commitment should be to the truth.

Peter T.