John McCain: A War Hero Who Respected His Rival
In my view, the 2008 U.S. presidential election between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain represents a prime example of American democratic values. Republican Senator John McCain was a man who served his country with immense bravery, surviving a plane crash during the Vietnam War and enduring years as a prisoner of war. He was severely injured in the crash, breaking both arms and a leg. As seen in this video, he was not the type of politician who resorted to smear tactics just to win at all costs. Before he passed away, he personally requested that Barack Obama—the man who defeated him—deliver a eulogy at his funeral service. Another notable aspect is that both President Barack Obama and John McCain shared a deep interest in Myanmar, with both leaders visiting the country in person. In June 2011, when President U Thein Sein’s government took office and pledged to the world that it would implement reforms while Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was still an opposition leader, John McC...