This whole situation, in a nutshell, was a complete mistake on both parties. Kerry should of been more careful when he spoke if he was interested in gaining favor of more people, and it shows he just didn't take the time to do so, on such a touchy matter. He apologized, but unfortuneately, people [the soilders in Iraq] probably still are very irritated regardless.

However, there's absolutely no reason to get your pants in a bundle about this. While I don't consider myself a republican yet, (mainly because I feel I still don't have enough political knowledge) I didn't take it personally. Then again, people too often look at the political party the person sides on, rather than the issue at hand or the person themself.

All this is, was a spark that lighted a mudslinging fest. This wasn't the first time a president said something that came out completely wrong.

People, use your common sense and ask "Did Kerry really mean to insult the soilders?" He had no reason to - it would gain him nothing.