Liberal in the Land of Conservative: On The Passing Of Senator Kennedy

On The Passing Of Senator Kennedy

11:54 AM | Posted in Ted Kennedy

Last year, I posted this series of videos I took of Senator Kennedy at the 2006 AFT Convention. Once again, I present this post as we mourn the passing of one of the greatest advocates for the poor and working classes that this country has ever seen. Was Kennedy a perfect man? Certainly not, but for all his moral failings there are moral triumphs in the form of his work in the Senate that deserve equal coverage.

In 2006, I had the honor of representing my local at the biennial AFT (American Federation of Teachers) Convention in Boston, Massachusetts. One of the speeches given at this convention was by Senator Ted Kennedy. It is a passionate speech about the value of the labor movement, the value of teachers, and the overall value of public education. With so many politicians disparaging the work of public educators and public education across the country, it is refreshing to hear a powerful voice stand up and give credit where credit is due.

The introduction is given by recently retired AFT President, Ed McElroy.

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Keep fighting, Senator Kennedy!

Rest in peace, Senator Kennedy...

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Cathy · 813 weeks ago

I am heartbroken that Senator Kennedy did not realize his dream of health care for all Americans. We must make it happen for him now!

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Political_Muse 35p · 813 weeks ago

I completely agree Cathy

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Joan Nielsen · 813 weeks ago

Yeah, let's pass a health care bill in the name of Edward Kennedy that would have encouraged him to explore end of life options for his brain tumor. If Kennedy had lived in Britain under their health care system, he probably would have died long ago and not been allowed to try the experimental drugs that extended his life. Wouldn't that be an ironic tribute indeed.

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Political_Muse 35p · 813 weeks ago

Wow, there is quite a bit of speculation and hypothesis in your comment. Yet, there is surprisingly little evidence or fact to back up such a claim. Sounds like you have been listening to too much right wing radio.

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