I have been reading on the stuff that legends are made, one John mcCain. He has been called by some as a “national hero” or a “patriot” and then others have not been so kind. I understand the idea behind the legend thingy—it is to get him elected. But I want to know what makes him a “national hero? Because he was a prisoner of war? Then what about those that were held with him in the Hanoi Hilton? Are they national heroes also? If so, without Google, name two of those who were released at the same time as McCain.

Now let us move on to the “patriot” title. What makes him a “patriot” where others are not? Could it be that he was in the military? If he wore a uniform, then he was a soldier, not necessarily a patriot. Is it because he serves in the Senate? That only makes him a politician, not patriot. With all the drama that has come out of Washington in the past and probably the future, I would say that they, Senators, are self-serving individuals; none I would consider patriots.

The hero thingy! Whenever we start labeling everyone as a hero, then you diminish the “real” heroes, who do heroic things. No one calls a trash man a hero for doing his job. So to label anyone performing a service for what they are paid for is nothing more than a PR campaign. Do not get me wrong, there are many people who do heroic deeds, but few are ever recognized. The soldier that dives onto a grenade to save his fellow soldiers, is definitely a hero. But because a person wears a certain uniform does not make them a hero.

McCain is a politician trying to win an election—nothing more than that. To imply anything else is just a lame attempt to create a cult of personality around him. But unfortunately, many Americans are prone to the worshipping at the alters of false “patriots and heroes”.

This candidate cannot remember how many houses he owns. He thinks that one is wealthy if they have over $5 miilion. Spends way too much time questioning another Americans patriotism. He has chosen negativity over a discussion on “real” issues. Just a short list of the many reasons I will not vote for McCain. For me Bullwinkle Moose is a better choice.

NOTE: Before I get a wealth of hate mail, let me say that I am not belittling McCain; I am however, belittling the use of labels to sell a person to the public. Peace! Out!