Monday, May 11, 2009

Historically, Robert Kennedy was the face of change. He was one of the few white politicians during the sixties that believed in equal liberties, was anti-Vietnam war, and all for the Robin Hood theory. He did not go along with his equal parts in Washington rather against. When he did enter his presidential campaign he was entering a rocky road. Maybe his assassination was inevitable, maybe people could not accept that change was among them and maybe Bobby was aware of this but instead of fear overwhelming his voice, he screamed even louder. His death was horrific, it was shocking and some saw it coming but the belief that the ‘unknown’ Kennedy did not change this country is absurd. If he had survived the shooting then this world would be entirely different, but rather than dwelling on the past one must look towards the future as progress and honor a fallen hero. Robert Kennedy did change this country without ever even following through on any of his plans. His voice was just the first step and everything fell into place because people believed in what he was saying.

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