they made their money on bootlegging,and selling arms to the ira,gangsters,and quite a few dictators particularly in south american,
2006-09-12 21:23:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
i notice in some questions that its o k because of the good that they do,what is the good that they do,?
2006-09-12 21:32:31 · update #1
Sure, Joe Kennedy made his fortune in illegal activities, but he did the natural thing... he then BOUGHT legitimacy for his family.
Yes, Liberals LOVE to worship the Kennedy family (as you see from a number of the answers above)... YET:
They turn a blind eye to John F Kennedy's adultery and drug use.
Ted Kennedy NEVER committed homicide they'll scream. And shouldn't we support his BRAVE struggle against alcoholism (and adultery).
Oh... and John and Bobby certainly NEVER engaged the country in assassinations, failed wars, and internal spying.
Who killed Marilyn Monroe ?
2006-09-13 00:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by mariner31 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are 100% correct and they have been accused of many other things as well--affairs, cover-ups, etc.. But you forgot public service:
As President, John F. Kennedy was the first to call the challenge of civil rights a moral issue for this nation. Robert and Edward Kennedy lead the way on civil rights legislation from the elimination of the poll tax, and protection of voting rights to the integration of schools and right to public accommodations. Eighteen year olds gained the right to vote under the sponsorship of Senator Edward Kennedy, and women got an equal right to athletic program funding because of his efforts on behalf of Title IX legislation. To preserve our environment and keep our citizens safer, the Kennedy brothers have been on the forefront of the drive to insure clean air and water, and obtain gun control legislation.
Reaching out to the rest of the world President Kennedy created the Peace Corps, which embodies his ethic of public service. Because he looked to the future, he challenged us to go to the moon. And in marshalling all of our resources and talent to accomplish that historic goal, great discoveries were made that benefit our daily life here on earth. Robert Kennedy fought to end the Vietnam War and in South Africa, to end apartheid. Picking up their fallen standards, Edward Kennedy carried on those efforts and became a champion of human rights around the globe.
They were our American royalty...closest we have to that equivilent.
http://kennedy.senate.gov/senator/family.cfm
2006-09-13 04:44:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They came from Ireland and started out poor. It was the father that did those things. He died several years ago. His sons shouldn't be blamed for what their father did. President Jack
Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy did good things for all people. We have to remember not to blame the two Kennedy sons for what their father did.
2006-09-13 04:56:29 · answer #3 · answered by DeeJay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe is because of respect. I am of the opinion that the good they did outweighs the little mistakes they did.
2006-09-13 04:29:13 · answer #4 · answered by ngina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where they started their wealth may be wrong but they have done so much good for the working class they have earned respect
2006-09-13 04:27:20 · answer #5 · answered by Joe R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the good things that they did. Also because they are Caucasian, all of those things you listed are forgiven.
2006-09-13 04:26:11 · answer #6 · answered by peach49444 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were our Camelot. Especially JFK and Jackie.
2006-09-13 05:01:09 · answer #7 · answered by no nickname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me put in simple terms. That is terms that Politicians can understand. MO MONEY, MO MONEY, MO MONEY...
2006-09-13 04:27:49 · answer #8 · answered by rrxdeadman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they were America's royalty.
2006-09-13 04:31:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we love our rouges
2006-09-13 04:29:16 · answer #10 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋