The Democrats have a new political ad that shows a woman holding a baby she says is named Alex. She says John McCain can't have Alex to send to Iraq. I suppose this sort of tripe works with some people, but the ad is dishonest in two regards:

1) the US military is voluntary, so McCain could not send Alex to Iraq unless he volunteered to be in the military. Does the woman think Alex should not be free to do as he chooses?

2) Alex looks to be about one year old. McCain could only be President for 8 years, at the end of which time Alex will still be in elementary school. It is likely that McCain, who is the same age as I am, will not be alive in 20 years when Alex is old enough to join the military.