The Rev. Billy Graham: "In the tradition of Presidents Jefferson, Adams and Monroe — who also passed on July Fourth — it is fitting that such a patriot (Jesse Helms) who fought for free markets and free people would die on Independence Day. As we celebrate the birth of our nation, I thank God for the blessings we enjoy, which Senator Helms worked so hard to preserve."
This "sentiment" is vomit-inducing, even from such as Billy Graham. Apparently the Reverend is confusing "free people" with "white people." In a 2001 column, even terminally-"moderate" Beltway denizen David Broder characterized Helms as "the last prominent unabashed white racist politician in this country."
Vomit-inducing? Oh come on.
Anyone would think you were ... well ... me.
Our site takes a somewhat unbalanced view of the good Senator, and the coincidence of of the 4th of July passing. Yours is about as charitable. Thanks for adding your comment to the blogging universe.
Posted by: Burr Deming | July 11, 2008 at 10:30 PM