The myths believed... the history forgotten... this is exactly why we are where we are today. We keep repeating the same stupid mistakes and we refuse to learn a damn thing.

All that said...

McCain's service and all the horrors to which he was subjected have brought him to where he is today. We are talking about "hiring" a man who will wield a hell of a lot of power in the world. Lives will hang in balance in his hands and on his words. McCain is plain worn out, mentally and physically. Without getting into grueling details, the man is just not fit. Period.

One cannot compromise on the truth without being hypocritical and disingenuous. One cannot compromise on the truth due to fear of what others will say without being hypocritical and disingenuous. One cannot embellish or detract from the truth without these things either. We have to ask ourselves what is more important. Shielding the ignorant minds of those who would speak ill of truth, or speaking truth. I choose to err, if it is to err, on the side of the latter.