I am no fan of the Bushes but it doesn't seem like a major issue to me. It has been accnowledged that W was a child of privilege, that he got into Yale based on his legacy status and not on grades. His Dad was Gov of Texas and Head of the CIA. Does anyone think that the wheels didn't get greased somewhere along the way? Come on!

I think we expect an unrealistic amount of purity from our leaders. Bill Clinton had his women thing, so W got out of his reserve time. I'd rather we focus on the web of connections between the Pres, his Cabinet and the oil industry, THAT might have some impact on his choices as President.

There is no one so pure that there is no inconsistency in their life by the time they are 60.(Even Jimmy C. admitted "lusting in his heart", which was out of bounds for him) If you have lived a life so within the box that no one can find fault, well, I don't think you have the flexibility and mental reliance to be our Leader.

RE: Spokesman Defends Bush's Military Service