On 2/9/10 10:34 , bpnjensen wrote:
On Feb 8, 8:38 pm, "D. Peter
wrote:
On 2/8/10 22:32 , Priest wrote:

On Feb 8, 10:13 pm, "D. Peter
wrote:

I am not comparing one criminal to the other. Just pointing out the
fallacy of your "he was a Marine" bs. You flag wavers can't have it
both ways

And I'm pointing out the fallacy of your logic, as well. You clowns
can't have it both ways, either.

I'm trying to see your point of view Mr. Maus but I can't shove my
head that far up my ass.

Oh, now...you're being modest. We both know better.

You're whistling Dixie in the dark even now.

I think it is wise to objectively remember and learn from the mistakes
that each generation, each person makes. Every person makes good and
bad decisions and choices in his/her life. Murtha was one of these,
one among billions. To say he was an honorable Marine and an
occasionally dishonest politician in the same breath is truthful and
objective, and thus does not dishonor his memory. Both things are
worth remembering about the man, both provide important character
studies and lessons for those that follow, and neither should be
hidden nor forgotten.

Bruce Jensen


Make no mistake. I didn't like the guy. I didn't care for his
politics. And there was quite a shadow over his public service
career relating to his ethics.

That said, he served as a Marine. No mean accomplishment, there.
And he was elected to the Congress. And though I occasionally
question his integrity, he was certainly no Rod Blagojevich.

But the man is now dead. He can do no harm. He can hurt no one.
He can have little influence. To bash the man, now, is pointless.
And as you correctly point out, Bruce, there are lessons to be
learned and truths to be remembered.