What is Senator Edward Kennedy's Greatest Legacy?

Either the scotch martini or how to escape prosecution for murder.

that's too early to tell. a lot of human beings in W.Va. might supply that honor to Robert Byrd. i'm prepared on Daniel Moynihan for his upright habit to boot as his effective paintings interior the Senate and the U.N. Mary Jo Kopechne's kin might disagree.

It's a toss-up between the Immigration Reform Act of 1965 and Medicare. Both have contributed to the destruction of America. The Immigration Reform Act of 1965 goes a long way towards contributing to America becoming a third-world country (not a foregone conclusion but it isn't looking good). Medicare goes a long way towards bankrupting America.

Ted Kennedy had absolutely nothing to do with the Civil Rights Act except to vote for it.

Michael Vick's sentence is analogous to life compared to what Kennedy got.

Jeff77042 -

By what you've said you've got no idea what the Immigration Reform Act and Medicare is all about and who sponsored them.

Ohhh yes the Civil Rights ACT that Democrats now "claim" as their own. while a majority of Democrats at the time vehemently opposed it. Including Al Gores father among others.

And look what a fine state our country is in, with all of the legislation coming out of our government.

They've done a splendid job---of making their cronies and special interests ever-richer at the taxpayers' expense.

Quality of legislation is much more important than the volume of it.

Kennedy's legacy? Chappaquiddick (I'm not sure of the spelling)

And a glaring example of injustice in America---the fact that politicians who have clout and money can get away with just about anything.

And a glaring example of how voters lack judgment, electing and reelecting politicians who are devoid of personal integrity, honesty and ethics.

I am sorry that he died but...

The only thing that I remember about him is his love for alcohol and the vehicle homicide that he walked away from with a mere slap on the wrist. I guess Mary's family can have some peace now that the person who killed their daughter has finally met his justice.

He leaves behind one Large Carbon Footprint to fill.

Ending the life of Mary Jo Kopechne and getting away with it.

Steven what about HER 'Civil Rights'?

Alcoholism.