John Kerry is a Good Man

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79. The Kerry of today is consistent with the Kerry of the 60's.

He served his military branch then (Navy, right?) and is serving his president now--both then and now with dedication, honor, and intelligence.
The Secretary of State's job isn't to make policy but to further the policies of the President's administration and to advise in hopes of effecting policy.

So why all the arguing over whether he's a good man or as some suggest, scum? He's a really fine Secretary of State it seems to me and appears especially sincere and genuine. Yes, Powell seemed sincere too, but then he was totally duped and used by his administration. This time the American people have video, social media, and all kinds of proof of a weapon of mass destruction used.

For me, the questioning Kerry's or Obama's character isn't the issue. It's about my character and morals. It's about what Syrians must now feel every time they hear a missile fired or coming in their direction. Will it be a chemical this time? Isn't that the ultimate weapon--terror? I remember every time a plane passed overhead for the longest time, I was transported back to the feelings of 9/11 even here in KY.

There's no guarantee we could help their chemical situation by lobbing some bombs Assad's way. But my conscience nags at me--shouldn't we try? But I know countries can't be governed just by feelings. Truthfully, I'm glad it's not my decision.