Chicago Tribune Editor and Former Swift Boat Commander Breaks Silence; Says Kerry Critics Wrong

Of course, he'll be eviscerated by the Right as a prime example of media bias, but kudos to him for coming forth

There were three swift boats on the river that day in Vietnam more than 35 years ago—three officers and 15 crew members. Only two of those officers remain to talk about what happened on February 28, 1969.

One is John Kerry, the Democratic presidential candidate who won a Silver Star for what happened on that date. I am the other.

The full story is at chicagotribune.com, but you'll have to register.

I hope this gets as much play in the media as the "controversy" over the Swift Boat Lying Sacks of Sh%t.