Years ago I sent a letter to Mr. Byrd’s office thanking him for his DOMA defense on the senate floor. I’m not one of his constituents (I live in MI) but I received a very nice, personal letter back and a copy of the congressional notes in which his speech was published.
RIP Senator. We may have disagreed, but I’ll definitely say a prayer for your family.
That’s a nice story. Thanks for sharing it.
I detested most of Senator Byrd's politics, but I believe he was sincere in his religion, and in his defense of the traditional values of Western Civilization.
In Jesus' resurrection and ascension, God offers the greatest and only proof of His love and His promise that in death, there is life in faith. That--that, not chocolate bunnies and colorful eggs--is the great gift of Easter. Its comfort and solace linger on in the soul even longer than chocolate does on the lips. It warms us even more during sad times--yes--than does the spring sun after a cold and cheerless winter.And so it is because of this great gift, this promise--yes, this promise of everlasting life and the heart-searing proof through sacrifice that Christianity survived the passing of its founder. Nearly 2,000 years later, the words and example of the Rabbi from Galilee motivate and support over 2 billion--over 2 billion--people around the world. Governments have tried to stamp Him out, but still He endures in the hearts of His devout followers. Technology has tried to distract us, but still His word--yes, his word--beckons. I am sure that whatever trials and tribulations lie ahead, His teachings and faith will offer comfort and hope no matter how bleak the future might appear. In all of the moments of our lives, large and small, joyful and desolate, triumphant and abject, He--yes, He is there at our side with support and hope.
That’s a nice story and I feel no satisfaction regarding the death of Byrd but I feel no great remorse either. I rarely agreed with him but he did love the Constitution. After he wrote that letter to the dumbas* in chief, telling he that he was usurping the power of the executive office, he went way down on my list of liberals I detest.