Voice of the People Sept. 4  September 04, 2009  He earned it
Unlike John Kass ("Ted Kennedy's death heralds Camelot's end,"
Aug. 27), I believe the 46-year-old Camelot myth was probably as
much a burden to Sen. Ted Kennedy as it was a gift. People today
admire and love Ted Kennedy not because of a myth but because,
in spite of personal wealth, human flaws and mistakes made, he
worked with dedication and passion for the American people who
have little voice in Washington. There are people who loved
Ronald Reagan. But where Reagan came from humble beginnings and
championed the wealthy, Ted Kennedy came from wealth and
championed the common man. He earned the admiration he is
receiving through the work of his life.  -- Janet Burke,
Elmhurst  Who will crusade?  With the death of Sen. Kennedy, who
is left to crusade for the children, the poor, disenfranchised,
working men and women and those without health care?  -- Ken
Kramer, Glen Ellyn  Not a fan  Regarding health care "reform"
and the death of Ted Kennedy, i