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Monday, February 16, 2004
John Kerry: We Used to Love Thee
I have a warm spot in my heart for John. Back in the day, not many Vietnam vets helped to mobilize against the war. Ron Kovic was one (read "Born on the Fourth of July"). He talked the talk after he walked the walk in Nam. So did John Kerry. This is the guy who told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 1971, "How do you ask a man to be the last man to die for a mistake?"
We cheered when he entered public service, and celebrated his election to the Senate. But the years since have not been good to John Kerry. He became caught up in the pomp of it all, eased into his comfy Senate chair and availed himself of all the perks that came with the office. He is indicative of what is wrong with the Democratic party. Even our "progressive" senators fall under the spell of fat-cat luxury.
John Kerry, I was one of the 500,000 who saw you speak at the 1971 Mobilization to End the War on the lawn of the US Capitol. You brought us to our feet, screaming and cheering for your passion, honesty and energy. Please, if you succeed in the quest for the White House, reach deep down inside yourself and relive that passion. Help make this world a better place.
DC Metro Action is published by Michael Schlesinger, a 32-year veteran of electoral and issue organizing who is committed to social justice and to increasing participation in the political process.
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