AlterNet: Strom Won't Be Missed

I think Christopher misses the point. Strom Thurmond is a great American as he embodies our history. He was a living reminder of our collective past and of the progress made and not made in his life time.

I'm not going to celebrate on his birthday and there shouldn't be any statues raised in his honor, but we shouldn't disparage the dead man. Let's remember him to remember where we've been and where we still need to go.  ¶ 6:03 PM