Talent's Desperation Driving Him To Outrageous Behavior

James,

As despicable as it seems, the mindless attack from the Republican camp is not seen by them as insensitive or hurtful.  It is seen only as political opportunity. 

The age of political witch hunts in the media was ushered in back in the 1950's with the McCarthy hearings, televised to the American public.  But to this day, few can provide you with a direct quote from the "Inquizitor from Wisconsin."  Rather, what is remembered verbatim, frozen in the memory of the American public, was the following cry:

"Have you no sense of decency, sir, at long last? Have you no sense of decency?" - Joseph Welch, special counsel in the 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings.

Hard as it may be, James, forget the mudslinging in the midst of your sorrow.   Set it aside and do the patently human thing to do.  Allow yourself to grieve for your loss.  Hold your family close.  Let your thoughts be of Melissa and know that there are good and decent people who see the true colors of those who would smear your sister's memory during your time of mourning. 

While you take time to remember your sister, allow us to stand in your stead.  Let it be we who ask of them... "Have you no sense of decency, sir, at long last? Have you no sense of decency?"

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family for your loss. God bless...

...and please express to the rest of your family my condolences on the loss of such a fine young person. I hope some of the journalist crowd that both posts and lurks here passes your message and your outrage.

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What you are pointing out here begs another question to the Missouri voters. Is this the kind of representation we want in Washington? A man who professes "family values" but sees nothing wrong in letting his henchmen ruthlessly trash a late staffer of his opponent (falsely, too, I might add) and put this young woman's family in turmoil? The sheer rudeness of these people over the last few years is beyond comprhension. Obviously your sister felt there was a better person to occupy Harry Truman's old Senate seat than the one that is presently there. I agree with her assessment. We CAN speak for the dead in this case through our vote. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.