I think Clark is right. In fact, opponents of Kerry's bid for President essentially provided the same argument--that Kerry's service in Vietnam doesn't necessarily mean he'll be a good President.
And just because Obama hasn't served in the military doesn't make him a unfit Commander-in-Chief. While there are many presidents who had past military service, others without military backgrounds--such as FDR--seemed to do okay too.
Maybe instead we could talk about substantive issues, such as national defense, the Iraq war, the economy, and others? Maybe?
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I agree on 2 issues: 1) Need for substantive issues, and 2) A military background in not necessarily a prerequisite for a President.
But I would make an assumption that Obama is not drawing issue to it just as I would not pick a fight with a UFC fighter. Although an exaggerated comparison, my point is that Obama sound boarding Clark’s comments probably could cause more harm than good. Might as well see how it plays out with Clark and others making that argument for him. I say this due to the fact that if Obama and McCain were to get into a heated military resume-pissing contest, Obama most likely will come out on the short end.
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