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I pretty much agree with what you have to say. However, I take issue with your statement here:

Also, I wouldn't characterize Lott's gaffe as a shovelful, more like a spoonful. The Democrats are making hay with it. They run the risk of over-reaching.

Before any criticism by Democrats or otherwise, I heard Lott's statement and was utterly appalled. It felt more like a shovel than a spoon to me. I couldn't believe my ears.

I can accept that. For me, honestly, it took some research before the dots were connected. I wasn't up to speed on Thurmond's early days and didn't immediately make the connection.

Which brings up an interesting side note: There aren't many more people with Thurmond's past left in the Senate. We have to remember that this happened at Thurmond's 100th birthday party. He also had the entire Senate give him a moment of appreciation, as well as some testimonials by other Senators. The last Senator that I can recall living this long and still being in the Senate was Claude Pepper.

Who are the next Senators of that era who will retire? How will their retirement affairs be tainted by how the Democrats treated Lott? People haven't been dwelling on this much, but the whole Lott affair is also turning all the Thurmond tributes into back-handed compliments. How can they say anything of praise to Thurmond now and have it taken with any sincerity? How do we know they weren't feigning sincerity towards Thurmond all along?

I say this because the next in line for this treatment will be: 1) Robert Byrd, 2) Jesse Helms, 3)Ernest Hollings. What will happen to them and anyone who pays tribute to them?

-PJ