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A good one from Iowa:

BETTENDORF, Iowa – Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on Wednesday defended his five sons’ decision not to enlist in the military, saying they’re showing their support for the country by “helping me get elected.”

I have no beef with the civilian sons part; they can do whatever they choose with their lives. That said, is it really a good campaign move to imply that aiding one’s personal ascent to power is comparable to a soldier or sailor risking life and limb? I’m sure that many national politicians think thusly, but most of them are at least savvy enough to lie about it on the campaign trail.

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