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Sen. Edward Kennedy has malignant brain tumor

I feel sorry for Senator Kennedy and his family but I know that it will be many years before we find out all the harm this man has done in his tenure in the senate. Of the four Kennedy sons it is truly unfortunate that he outlived the others. God bless America!

My condolences to the Kennedy family

Regardless of political persuasion, all people of compassion must have sympathy for Senator Kennedy and his family. He has borne great personal grief with dignity and deserves our best wishes and prayers at this time.

Although we differ on many views with Senator Kennedy, he has always been a worthy adversary. Even Orrin Hatch has put his arm around him and called him friend.

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Senator and his family, and our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

I disagree with Mr Kennedy on almost all his politics.
But I am sorry to hear that he has a life threatening disease.

Does anyone know if his drinking may have helped this cancer to develop, or if it is just something that happens to people?

I think I just saw Mitt dusting off his "Romney for Senate" campaign signs.

Just because one is dying, or dies does not negate the reality of ones life, good or bad! Also the person you are at death,is who you are. Nothing that
anyone still alive in mortality can change that truth.

President Bush said, "...... he was deeply saddened and would keep Senator Kennedy in his prayers,". This after Kennedy called Bush a traitor and the worst president in the history of the U.S. So, who is the bigger man?

My respect left for Mr. Kenedy when he left the site of an accident years ago and allowed a young woman to die. I am thankful that he will have some time to reflect on the meaning of life and what might lie beyond. At the same time, I also do wish him and his family well in moving through the next stage of life.

I'm a huge Kennedy fan and I'm disappointed that so many Utahns don't see the good he's done. Hope he gets well and spends another 40 years in the Senate!

Regardless of his political beliefs and past problems he has given much to his his country. I wish he and his family love and support...something I may not get with this crowd.

this is a situation where even the Kennedy money and influence can't rescue him...welcome to the world the rest of us inhabit. Unfortunately, we always knew this was the only way Massachusets would ever let him out of the senate.

Your comment ought to be removed.

You are right that a person dying(though this may not actually kill him) doesn't change his actions. Nothing changed about Ted Kennedy's previous actions because of this Tumor but we are not talking about Ted Kennedy. We are talking about the disrespect people would show him in his time of need. Whether you agree with him or not; whether you fight against his principals or not it is WRONG, seriously WRONG to show hatred to him now. It would have been wrong to show disrespect even if he wasn't in need. Love your enemy is something America won't figure out any time soon and has sadly forgot it when it once practiced this beautiful kindness.

People ought to say things of hope for him at this time, not use it to condemn him or joke about him. It isn't what Kennedy DID, it's what WE are DOING when our neighbor is ill.

Your comment isn't really attacking him but you defend against those who are ONLY trying to protect Kennedy's dignity. You have no right to say such things. You may be free to your speech, but you are not entitled to such judgement.

Senator Kennedy deserves respect, even if you disagree with him as I do. Even if it's nothing more than for the office he held for so many years.

Cancer is a terrible thing, and I don't wish it on anyone.

"President Bush said, "...... he was deeply saddened and would keep Senator Kennedy in his prayers,". This after Kennedy called Bush a traitor and the worst president in the history of the U.S. So, who is the bigger man?"

Seriously??? Way to put it into perspective.

After I heard this news I figured in no time it would conjour radical accusations of God's vengence from the religious, "compassionate" right.

Regardless of political beliefs, I think this is is sad news.

My heart goes out to him and his family. There are people in pain here - that is all that matters. I am not his judge and jury and I will never make fun of someone with a life-threating disease (it would be in very poor taste).

Whether or not you agree or disagree with Senator Kennedy's politics, or approve or disapprove of the lifestyle he has lived, it is inappropriate to mock Senator Kennedy or rejoice in his misfortune. Utahn's, especially if they profess to belong to the LDS church, should never rejoice in the news of a terminal illness someone is experiencing, or make jokes about the illness or symptoms. It validates some people's opinions that LDS members are 'not Christian'. Would Christ act this way? I think not.

I'm as conservative as they come, but I also think it is beyond the pale to take any pleasure in another person's misery. My thoughts and prayers are with Senator Kennedy and his family. He has held positions that are diametrically opposed to many of mine, but he did so because he was convinced that he was doing what was best for society. I'm convinced he was wrong, but that does not lessen my respect for him as a fellow child of God.

Can those of you who despise Ted Kennedy for a moment suspend the politics and posturing and let the "better angels of your nature" which Abraham Lincoln spoke about of, show through?

Oh, what a wonderful sight that would be!

Even if just for a moment?

There's a time and a place for thoughtful discussion about politics, but now is not the time nor the place for inappropriate comments about Sen. Kennedy's politics or personal life. Whether you agree or disagree with his views or how he lives his life, he has more than earned our respect.

I wish him the best at this time.