If one is a war prisoner in a war that was lost, why do they ?

He was still brave during the war. Look, I'm voting against McCain because he's too similar to Bush and because Sarah Palin is unready for practically everything. But I still honor McCain's military service. I agree the guy has has been conducting a dishonorable campaign for the last month or so and it's getting more dishonorable. I agree that if McCain wants to say something about Ayers or Rezko or Wright, that it looks cowardly to avoid saying it to Obama's face during the debate, and to wait until after. But I still honor McCain's military service.