Along with a host of reps and dems alike, Sen. John Culver joins in memorializing Ted Kennedy today at the Jack Kennedy Library, which brought not only tears of sadness but many of laughter as each one, Democrats and Republicans alike, who took the podium shared a fond and humorous memory of Kennedy, as well as instances where he fought hard for his principles, was a steadfast friend, and first and
foremost fought for those less fortunate. In fact, many of us benefit from the fruits of his hard work over the years, and take the programs and changes in our lives for granted now.
Culver relays his first ‘boat race’ ever, in their student days in the early fifties, which Teddy had talked him into helping to “crew” not knowing he was the crew! Making matters worse, it was during a storm warning, in much smaller craft than Culver, the land lover had envisioned!
As disgusting as it is at a time like this, the teabagger crowd has selected this as a time to snipe that heath care reform,saying that it is being pushed through on the name of Sen. Ted Kennedy. In truth, he has always felt that the American people all have a right to health care “equal to that of those of us in the house and senate,” he has fought for this for decades!