one of my awakening days. i was 17 at the time.. interesting to watch others responses..wonder how my parents would respond to what is known now.. father did not like him staunch republican. kennedy was a catholic (bad) and a dem (bad) so he was therfore bad. i liked what he said.dad called him a commie.. didnt make sense to me but said nothing of course.. didnt make a difference. he was dead now..... or was he?????? youlle fine out soon..