Senator Edward Kennedy, dead at 77
by MaPatsFan on Aug 26, 2009 8:59 AM EDT
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You're right - this has nothing to do with football. It has nothing to do with sports. But it does have something to do with a man who, throughout his life, was a tireless advocate for those who needed him most. He had his share of trials. From the awful death of Mary Jo Kopechne at Chappaquiddick to his bouts with alcoholism. The small minded will remember him only for these life moments.
An outspoken proponent of liberal causes and bills, he went against the lemmings in Washington when it made sense. You may disagree with his politics or his position on issues, but it's hard to find fault in his accomplishments; a small list if I may indulge myself: COBRA Act, Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act, Americans with Disabilities, Civil Rights Act of 1991, and State Children's Health Insurance Program.
Senator Kennedy was part of a family often thought of as the closest thing to royalty the United States had. Unfortunately, His attempt at a presidential bid was marred by personal problems and the glare of Chappaquiddick. However, as the Boston Globe states, "By the early 21st century, the achievements of the younger brother would be enough to rival those of many presidents."
Unlike his brothers John and Robert, Senator Kennedy's passing was peaceful, surrounded by family. The last surviving son of Joe and Rose Kennedy, Ted Kennedy will be remembered for what he was: a tireless public servant.
"To whom much is given, much is expected." Rest in peace, Senator, Rest in peace.
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it is too bad to see him go
his legacy will live on.
Don't question my fandominium.
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by dolphinsinbuffalo on Aug 26, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions
Bill Belichick's comments on the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy
“To start off, I’d just like to say that I have a lot of personal regret today on the passing of Senator Kennedy. I send the condolences on behalf of the team to his family. He was really a guy that was personally supportive of this team and also of me.
"He sent me a personal note on numerous occasions, I’d say almost annually at the end of the year, congratulating us on our success, or sometimes when things didn’t go the way we wanted them to, notes of encouragement and that kind of thing. Of course, he was there for our trips to Washington and things like that.
"He was a great senator from a great family in this area. He certainly had an impact on all of us in one way or another. His leadership and his courage were certainly something that I personally always looked up to, and I know meant a lot to the people in this state, as well as the entire nation."
Keep the faith!
Well Said, MPF
Marima is so fast she beat me to it, but I was going to point out Bill Belichick’s comments from his morning press conference as well. Kennedy was a giant and they’re aren’t too many of them.
Define Giant?
How can you be a giant when you commit a crime and didn’t report it until 7 hours later. How can you be a giant and run around in your underwear with your young nephew in Florida molesting woman. How can you be a great family man when you were known as a habitual womanizer and drunkard. RIP Senator Kennedy, the bartenders are going to miss you!
by anselmo1 on Aug 26, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
his passing may not be relevant to football/Patriots...
…but it’s still relevant to a lot of Pats fans. Whether or not we agreed with his policies, he represented us as his constituents (at least when we lived in state) in our government, and thus had substantial impact on our lives.
As for being a giant, well, if internet trollers like anselmo1 feel compelled to dance on your grave, that’s probably a sign in itself that you were pretty darn influential. Because really, who would spend their time anonymously reveling in the passing of a nobody?
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