At least she puts her money where her mouth is. (Insert Richard's reply here....)
Teresa Heinz Kerry Philanthropist
And in case you choose not to read the article, believing perhaps that this recognition was awarded by a partisan, "left wing" group, Geroge Bush, the current president's father, was also awared the Albert Schweitzer Gold Medal for Humanitarianism
Disagaree with her politics, her outspokenness; dislike her "look," her hair, mock her accent...but is it necessary to relegate a woman of such accomplishment and compassion to terms such as "ketchup lady," and "pickle lady?" Interesting that not one person made note of the term that most people I know first associate with her...PHILANTHROPIST. Among the awards presented her for her philanthropy is the Albert Schweitzer Gold Medal for Humanitarianism, presented to her last year at Johns Hopkins.
When I think of Teresa Heinz Kerry, I see a highly educated woman, a devoted wife, a caring and loving mother who raised 3 fine, accomplished sons and helped to raise the Kerry daughters, again, 2 well spoken, accomplished, lovely young women.
Teresa Heinz Kerry was married to John Heniz, a REPUBLICAN senator from PA and heir to the Heinz fortune. When her husband of 25 years was tragically killed in a plane crash in 1991, just days after their anniversary, she was strongly urged by many on both sides of the aisle to run to fill his seat in the Senate, but declined, interested more in devoting her time to raising their sons and supporting the philanthropic causes her husband championed and so deeply cared about.
Some people may feel threatened by strong, outspoken women but I am not one of them! One of the most outspoken politicial wives in my memory, and most admired, is Barbara Bush. She speaks her mind on all issues with GREAT passion, (and sometimes spicy language) commenting on everything from politics, to family. She supports and defends her husband, her sons, her family and her views, loudly and clearly and without apology and I think that's great! Even G.W. Bush proudly admits that he gets the fiery/defensive qualities of his personality/speaking style, from his Mom!
Can't we elevate the political dialogue to a level above that of petty name calling? "Breck Girl," "Lurch," "Pickle Lady," "Cash;" "Shrub," etc. It's no wonder we've gotten to the point where we are unable to even begin to entertain a legitimate argument or point from the other side. It's just gotten too petty and too personal for my liking. I'd rather spend my time educating myself on the issues, familiarizing myself with the positions of the candidates, rather than vilifying them with impunity. It's strains credulity that any one side can claim that their candiate has all the answers, is without fault, while seeing absolutley nothing valid, worthy or commendable in the other. My comments are directed to both Democrats and Republicans.
With only a couple of weeks left before the election, I'd love to see us all participate in some real debate, taking an issue, with each poster, stating points she/he likes and dislikes about each candidate's stand...with no personal invectives. Anyone up to the challenge?
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