Senator Ted Kennedy Dead at 77

Aramike · 08-26-09, 04:50 PM

The way I see it, life's like this: no one should have to pay more respects to someone in death than they do in life.

While I would find it to be bad form for someone to say something akin to being glad that someone died, I don't see that happening here. Also, I feel bad for the family but I doubt that they really care about that one way or the other. In any case, who can blame a familiy for loving one of their own?

The bottom line is that Kennedy used every ounce of his public image to his benefit and will continue to do so in death. As such, only he is to blame for such criticism.

Generally speaking, I've loathed the man overall. I've always found him to be lacking any sense of personal integrity. While I've agreed with some of his policy decisions, I find his character to be questionable, at best.

On the other hand, I have to respect the fact that this man was a political institution unto himself. I try to be someone who's personal feelings doesn't cloud my perspective of reality.

Besides, I would have far preferred if he'd been voted out of office versus leaving by default. It's a sad commentary on the state of affairs in this nation that he was allowed to remain in office.

08-26-09, 04:50 PM	#11
Aramike Ocean Warrior Best of SUBSIM Chairman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,207 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	The way I see it, life's like this: no one should have to pay more respects to someone in death than they do in life. While I would find it to be bad form for someone to say something akin to being glad that someone died, I don't see that happening here. Also, I feel bad for the family but I doubt that they really care about that one way or the other. In any case, who can blame a familiy for loving one of their own? The bottom line is that Kennedy used every ounce of his public image to his benefit and will continue to do so in death. As such, only he is to blame for such criticism. Generally speaking, I've loathed the man overall. I've always found him to be lacking any sense of personal integrity. While I've agreed with some of his policy decisions, I find his character to be questionable, at best. On the other hand, I have to respect the fact that this man was a political institution unto himself. I try to be someone who's personal feelings doesn't cloud my perspective of reality. Besides, I would have far preferred if he'd been voted out of office versus leaving by default. It's a sad commentary on the state of affairs in this nation that he was allowed to remain in office.