payback for criticizing John Kerry

"This is the story of a military veteran whistleblower. He spoke out against someone he thought was dangerous for the nation, talked to local newspapers, and appeared on talk shows. In return, he was vilified by reporters, threatened by a political operative, fired by his company, and now he's broke."

Steve Gardner was brave enough to speak out against John Kerry and, according to this Chicago Sun-Times column, has apparently suffered for it.