I don't know how to respond to the news of the memorial for Senator Wellstone turning into a political rally, with Republican attendees being booed, and Governor Ventura and his wife walking away due to the partisan rhetoric.
Here's how I know I don't feel. Did Michael Moore write this? This is outrageous, like something he would write.
Here's something I can agree with.
When I read about the goings on at that event, I wondered if I responded correctly with my comments about Senator Wellstone. I decided I did. Look, I'd be dishonest if I said I didn't feel some joy at having gotten rid of the most liberal Senator in America, but let me make something absolutely clear. That thought was in my brain for only about two seconds before I rebuked it and told myself to never think that way about anyone again. It's not right to rejoice at anyone's death, not a political opponent, not even the death of a mortal enemy. I support capital punishment, but I don't dance at the event either. It's serious - human life is sacred, and losing it should be mourned.
Meanwhile, I see that Wellstone's death has prompted Michael Niman to wonder if Paul Wellstone was murdered (I'm sure you've all seen the similar story by Ted Rall). Others wonder if Ted Rall may have been behind it. I don't buy conspiracy theories, but this event clearly helps the Democrats more than the Republicans. I don't see why the Republicans would have done such a thing if defeating Wellstone was within their reach.
Posted by joelfuhrmann at October 30, 2002 10:12 PM