It irks me when I hear people joke about the death of Ted Kennedy. He was a flawed human being, as we all are. His flaws turned fatal for Mary Jo Kopechne, so many years ago. Since then, it seems he turned his life toward public service, but even more so toward the service of those not so fortunate to come from a rich, powerful family.
The next time you or someone you love needs Cobra insurance coverage, thank Ted. When you see your daughters playing sports in school thank Ted Kennedy for Title 9. S-chip insurance for kids? Ted. There are many other pieces of legislation he was central to making law that touch our lives everyday. So the next time someone asks what all the fuss is about over the death of Ted Kennedy, you will know the truth. He truly was a politician interested in improving the lives of us, ordinary Americans. I wish more were like him.
