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The Passing Of A Political Era |
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Written by Bob Sordahl
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Thursday, 27 August 2009 |
This week we said goodbye to the "Lion of the Senate" An era has truly come to a conclusion. No matter your political affiliation or philosophy, it is undeniable that this Country reflects in many respects the influence of the Kennedy political dynasty.
I remember vividly as a youth, living the American hell of losing our President, John Kennedy to an unimaginable act of violence. So much promise, unfulfilled.
As a teen, I was emotionally crushed by the loss far too early of Bobby Kennedy, who we were certain would lead our Country out of the darkness of war and into the bright daylight of peace and prosperity.
In those days like most young people, I was quite liberal and my naiveté was as unbounded as my hair was long. Since that time, I lost a lot of my hair and most of my gullibility. I also worked hard, raised a family, bought a home, owned several cars, paid taxes and became conservative. As a result, I never held Ted Kennedy in the same high regard as his two older brothers. That's not to say that his passing isn't sad. No one wants to lose a member of the family, and my sympathy goes out to the Kennedys and Teddy's close friends and associates.
Over the years I have found it difficult to support virtually anything Senator Kennedy has proposed and I've had a real problem with his sporadic lapses of judgment. In spite of that, I have respected him for his single minded determination and his considerable political skills. I have wished that the Conservatives could have fielded more lawmakers like him. One or two Senators or Representatives with his drive, his passion or his credibility and perhaps we wouldn't be in our current political position in Congress.
Though I didn't agree with his approach, I believe that Ted Kennedy really wanted what was best for this Country and was in his own way, a patriot. He should be remembered for his tireless pursuit of what he thought was right. His personal shortcomings are between him and his maker now, so Ted Kennedy rest in peace. You've earned it.
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