[garinda]

Originally Posted by West Ender

I hold no brief for Teddy Kennedy, I merely commented that the family was remarkable. That is not to say that I liked them (though I had a regard for President Jack). Their father was a crook, a bootlegger and a womaniser and they were all flawed to whatever degree but their story is fascinating.

I agree. A totally fascinating political dynasty, and with hindsight we see things in a different way now, but you can't take away from the youthful charisma that President Kennedy had, and the hope for a brighter future, that he made the world's youth believe might be possible.