Posted on 08/10/2025 11:24:49 AM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
The oldest son of Robert F. Kennedy, denounced the possible parole of the Palestinian man convicted of killing his father in California in 1968.
"I understand that there are differing views about ending the sentence of this killer, including within my own family. But emotions and opinions do not change facts or history," former congressman Joseph P. Kennedy II said.
"The prisoner killed my father because of his support of Israel," Kennedy wrote in a separate statement. "The man was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death. Yet he now may walk free, no doubt to the cheers of those who share his views. Let there be no mistake, the prisoner's release will be celebrated by those who believe that political disagreements can be solved by a gun."
Robert F. Kennedy was a US senator from New York and the brother of President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963. RFK had been seeking the Democratic presidential nomination when he was gunned down at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles moments after delivering a victory speech in the pivotal California primary. Five others were wounded.
Joe Kennedy II is one of RFK and Ethel Kennedy's 11 children, nine of whom are still alive. Two of them, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Douglas Kennedy, said they supported the release of Sirhan.
(Excerpt) Read more at israelhayom.com ...
Probably by his bodyguard.
People in the US Lost lots of their liberties they had before 1968 because of this.Those born since that day have no idea the liberties lost.
On a radio program, I heard that the original lyric was “humanity”. During a break, in the recording studio, word came that RFK had succumbed to his wounds. A hasty rewrite ensued, and it was changed to “The Kennedys”.
“Probably by his bodyguard.”
Are you saying Rosey Grier did it?
Funny; he doesn't look any less angry.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.