[JackWhite]

I don't know if that applies to this war, Bill, but I am in agreement with you on your general point. When Bill Clinton avoided military service, Republicans made a big deal out of it, while Democrats said it was irrelevant. When GWB came on the scene, his lack of service was an issue for Democrats, while Republicans said it was irrelevant.

There are of course a hundred other such instances. It is one reason I so dislike party politics. Principle ranks a distant second to parroting the party line. That is why I admire any politician who will stand on principle, especially if he disagrees with the majority of his party in the process.