I think it is important that we know the history of the people we align ourselves with. If for no other reason than to keep from being blind-sided by "shocking revelations" later.

How many times have we heard the Senator Byrd was in the KKK thing?
Well, if you did not know that previously, a Freeper could throw it at you and it could really unbalance your opinion of him. But by knowing of it in advance, and knowing what steps and statements he's made since then is a great help.

Now, personally, I can never find it in myself to condone ANYONE who actively promoted the war. I just cannot do it. But if other people choose to support those who promoted and now have changed their position, that is a matter of their conscience and what they feel brings the greater good. I can understand that. But I think it still behooves them to know the histories of these people, what they said, and what they wrote and thought.

Just my .02