In McCain’s own words just four days after being captured, he admits
he violated the U.S. Code of Conduct by telling his captors “O.K, I’ll
give you military information if you will take me to the hospital.” He
later signed a confession and declared himself a “black criminal who
performed deeds of an air pirate.”

Hey, I’m not pretending I’d fare any better, but face the facts: the
guy cracked under torture just like anybody would, he then said
anything he was told to say, and it’s likely he received preferential
treatment because of it. And instead of lining up to debate me about
it, try doing two minutes worth of internet research on the subject.

“Hero,” my ass.