Shall we confuse pity with respect, remorse for honor? Shall we remember Senator Kennedy as a statesman or a politician? How many infants were denied their first breath because of his support for abortion laws? How many times have his raving insults for his opposition been ignored by the compliant press? How many roll calls and votes have been made with a blood alcohol level high enough to be arrested while merely operating a motor vehicle on a public road?

Just more questions from a simple idiot who is not well versed in nuance to understand.

It is sad to see any human suffer, however this socialist has done more damage to America than any other politician in its history.

We wish Senator Ted Kennedy well, and his family likewise as they endure this sad diagnosis.

Prayer is key, and we know that many across the nation will be praying for him and his family.

All the best Senator!

I'm not Kennedy fan, but this news makes me very, very sad. I wouldn't wish this news on anyone.

I am very sorry to hear this news. I have never been a Kennedy supporter, but I would NEVER use this sad time as a time for political bashing and am sorry to see that the first two posters chose to do so. To be so mean in a time of sorrow, makes you no better than what you say about Sen. Kennedy.

Our family prayers are with the Kennedy clan at this time and in the future. God Bless you all.

To Drunkle Ted:

It's people like you that give Christians a bad name. Try this one on: How many people in America have died prematurely because they don't have access to health care due to a lack of insurance?? Huh?? Senator Kennedy, despite his faults (I'm sure you're perfect, of course) has championed for years universal health coverage for all Americans. What did Jesus teach us about helping the poor, the needy, the homeless, the widowed, etc.? Huh??

Maybe it's time we started seeing things the way they really are. People in this country (especially those at the bottom of the ladder) are suffering. Politicians like Senator Kennedy, try to speak for them. For that I give him credit and wish him well with his new challenge. I, for one, will not judge someone else because I'm not without sin myself (and neither are you).

Drukle Ted:

There is a time and place. This is neither. Grow up.

I agree with "Drunkle Ted" and TD.This is a death sentence for this man.I have never agreed with him on policy issues.As a mortal myself, I would be devastated if this happened to me or to someone I love.Perhaps he can reflect on his past sins,that we all have and ask for forgivness.I pray that God will touch him and restore him.

Interesting how the Republican Senators all offer their prayers and genuine support, while pushing back tears, without a hint of politics while the buffoon Harry Reid says "And so we stand as a body, and as certainly a Democratic family". Everything the Democrats do is with a political "us against them" mentality. Hey Harry, it's OK to say "I feel the same as the Republican Senators feel".

I know how the Democrats all feel about "W" (and I agree a lot of it is accurate) but you've got nothing to be proud of in Harry Reid or Chappaquiddick Ted.

People face the tragedy Ted Kennedy now faces all the time, without pomp and circumstance...nor the money to afford royal medical treatment. Deal with it an move on with life.

Sad to hear that the Kennedy's are faced with another family challenge. Politics aside my prayers are with Senator Kennedy and his family.

Who said I was a Christian???

This isn't a thread for politics, nor a time for political statements in reference to Senator Kennedy.

God bless him and his family at this time with health, peace, and understanding.

I don't agree with Kennedy or his policies but I do admire his public service. He had been doing this for 40 plus years. That deserves respect from both sides of the political spectrum.

Death is nature's way of imposing term limits on us all. It is the great humbler and equalizer. Teddy needs to make his peace with this but so do we all. If he feels that he is ready to meet his maker, more power to him. If not, then let it serve us all as a reminder that we will someday give an account of our life, so it would be smart to start sprucing up our resume while we have time to edit and amend it.

I am not now and have never been a fan of Senator Kennedy. For one thing, he has been far too generous with the people's money. Also, I lived in Washington, D.C. when Mary Jo Kopechne needlessly drowned submerged in the Senator's automobile under Chapaquidic bridge. The Senator's self-serving actions in that tragic event will not be related here. Suffice it to say that I have followed the Senator's career in the Senate over the years and believe I have observed on his part contrition, repentance and a cleansing of his soul. Now, perhaps he is worthy of all the accolades he is receiving--only God can judge. My prayers are with the Kennedy family.

Hey Anon, isn't it ironic that when Ted Kennedy kicks Mitt Romney in the groin and participates in the political distorting of the facts concerning his religious preference during his campaign, that's OK, but when Ted is the topic of the day and all of a sudden needs everyone's prayers and faith its not a time for political statements.

Is your nickname "Pot" or "Kettle"?

Sorry to hear of your illness. Wishing you and your family the srength to endure this.

See ya senator

Any comments regarding Chappaquiddick are considered off-topic and will be deleted.

During a Washington interview earlier this year, Speaker Pelosi stated that she prays daily for President Bush. The reporter asked what she might be praying for. Somewhat affronted, Pelosi replied that she had always been taught that praying for political ends was improper, and that she prayed for him as an individual, and also for his health and strength.

It would seem that many readers of these pages could learn a small lesson from the Speaker as concerns Senator Kennedy--despite the many areas of possible disagreement with his actions and policies.

If readers are disinclined to learn from the Speaker, perhaps Republican Tom DeLay is a better teacher. When President Clinton's Lewinsky scandal was first revealed, DeLay interrupted a Republican political meeting at which he was a speaker and asked for prayers for the President.

Among the heights of personal arrogance is taking any sort of satisfaction in the misery of others at their hour of trial.

The man has a terminal illness. Regardless of whether he "kicked Mitt ROmney in the groin" or distorts issues politically, that is just politics, and politics is not the purpose of life. Life is a probationary state, and anyone destined to see their probationary period end soon should be forgiven for his shortcomings and sins, to the extent that we can all do so. Otherwise, the greater sin lies with us. It is not for us to judge what the totality of his life's achievements will receive when eternally reviewed and judged. But he is a fellow mortal, and thus merits our compassion as his end nears. I am not a fan of his politics or his personal behavior at Chapaquiddik. However, how would it affect any of you out there to have two of your brothers assassinated while serving as high profile public servants? One can only speculate what he went through. Grief over a loved one who dies old is hard enough. Grief over brothers who died in their prime must have been traumatic. If you can't pity him, then find it in your hearts to sorrow for those who will sincerely mourn him.

"He that is without a sin among you, let him first cast a stone at [him]." (John 8:7)

From most of these comments, I can understand why Mormons are not considered Christian.

I have railed against Kennedy and most of everything he has stood for for as long as I can remember. For me to suddenly pretend that that has gone away because he is sick, possibly dying, would be absolutely hypocritical and is something I can not do. I take no joy from the pain of others but it is ridiculous for people to practically canonize this man after all the damage he has done to the country in the name of politics. You may claim he speaks for the downtrodden and the poor but that just means he fooled you as well. What he has done is spent his life in an ivory tower, living above the law and pandering...yes pandering , to the ignorant and the lazy. He has demanded and in many cases achieved, silly policies that he knows are meaningless but look good to the uninformed, all the while taxing the lifeblood out of the productive to fund his career. I wish I could hope he would get well so you can all stop pretending he is a good person and we can return to reality!

My heart continues to go out to Mary Jo Kopechne's family. Next July it will be 40 years without their beloved daughter

When someone gets sick like this. But, I think his greater concern is going to be Chapaquitic and his other missdeeds.

Senator Kennedy, just because you now suffer the same malignant issues that thousands of other Americans have to face, most with far less resources to combat, and in spite of the fact your liberal friends nationwide still continue to attack and show disrespect to the president of the United States, as opposed to just voicing their issues and speaking with their votes, all negative comments towards you are hereby to cease and desist.

May you, solely because of your vast resources and your lifelong camping out in the Senate when most of your supporters are for term limits, fully recover and return to another 30 years of perks and preferrential treatment because of your 70+ year old polished silver spoon.

There Deseret News censor...er I mean moderator, that didn't even mention the "C" word.

Sheesh, people are right...this is the wrong paper to read and post comments to.

Off to the SLTRIB with you!

I take the same view of Senator Kennedy as Senator Hatch. Even though I disagree with him on numerous issues I respect him for being principled in the way he represented the people of his state. Kennedy's serious condition is above politics and I am glad to see all of the Senate, Republican and Democrat, supporting Kennedy.

Ted Kennedy has made a valuable and lasting contribution to the United States of America. He will be missed. God bless him in this battle against cancer.

I appreciated Senator Hatch's statements of affection regarding Senator Kennedy.

A few years back, as I recall, Ted and his extended family often appeared in sensational stories in the press. Hatch reportedly took Kennedy aside and told him he needed to straighten out his life, resulting in markedly improved behavior and less public embarrassment. I believe a sincere friendship and respect has developed between Kennedy and Hatch, and Kennedy has made significant progress in overcoming his personal demons.

Agree with his politics or not, Kennedy has devoted himself to public service and supporting the causes he believes in. While I can't think of a single issue that I believe he has been on the right side of (and I don't agree with every position Hatch has taken) you have to admire a man as dedicated as Senator Kennedy.

Now is not the time to kick a man when he is down.

To Wow! You have no idea if any of these comments come from Mormons. Be careful...don't assume such a thing. People(human beings) are voicing their opinions whether we agree with them or not. It is a god-given right. I wouldn't wish this disease on anyone but I also would not sustain or support someone who deliberately let a young girl drown to cover up his guilt and shame for being unfaithful to his wife. I wonder what Mary Jo Kopechne would have to say if she were alive today..we will all have to answer to God for the wrong choices we make and we will not be able to skirt the consequences of our actions as Ted Kennedy has done.

Now now "Wow", don't push the mormons aren't christians button again. You have no idea who is or isn't Mormon on these blogs, even when the sneaky anti's say they are.
Just stay on task and go take your ADD meds.
I was very moved by senator Hatch's remarks. That's a pretty good example of Christlike behavior, I would say.

If the shoe were on the other foot, how would any of you negative readers/writers feel if people of any color, religion or whatever were to bring up the past of a member of your family? To dwell on the past is not healthy. The Senator is a man of both strengths and weaknesses. Aren't we all? Yes, someone lost a daughter 40 years ago. They are not the only people who have suffered. The Kennedys have had to live for many years without two wonderful people, John and Robert. Do you really believe that the Kennedy family has not had to live with what happened 40 years ago as well as all the other turmoil in their lives? Give the man credit for what he has done for this country and not what he hasn't. A person (and particularly his family) who has been involved in politics for 40+ years deserves respect. Even if you've never liked him or his family, that should give you no reason to disrepect or even bring up the past when he is suffering from a brain tumor. And to have the gonads to publish such is sickening. Shame on you!

Sen. Kennedy has for 40 years been a light in a very dark world. He has been a consistent champion of the helpless against the powerful, of the little guy against the corporate monoliths, for peace and against futile wars. To lose him would be heartbreaking. Prayers and best wishes to him.

How sad that Kennedy has this tumor. No on should have to die in that manner.

That being said, I won't be sad to see Kennedy leave the Senate. It can only help the country.

I am saddened to hear the news of Senator Kennedy's illness. He has earned the respect of his fellow Senators even those who often disagree with him. I know from personal experience that Senator Hatch's admiration and friendship for Ted Kennedy is very genuine. It is amazing how much legislation has been jointly sponsored by what would some would regard as unlikely partners. It speaks well of both men and of the system of government we have inherited from patriots and pioneers.

Having seen the passing of a loved one from a similar type of brain tumor I can only wish Mr. Kennedy the best. I truly hope that he will be blessed, comforted and strengthened during this ultimate test of character.

It's definitely time to drop the party line and have some compassion for another being suffering from a deadly sickness. We can disagree about his politics and his past actions but this is neither the place or time for that.

It was the mighty Harry Reid who made the only mention of political party in this article. None of the Republican Senators mentioned it at all. As someone else posted here recently, which name do you prefer to go by "Pot" or "Kettle"???

I believe Sen. Hatch has really reached across the aisle to Sen. Kennedy over the last decade for sure. i heard rumors that he had tried to help Sen. K get over his alcohol handicap as well. this is a really bad cancer and 12-18 months at best even with gamma knife therapy. a few "miracles" do occur but if the CT head scan on foxnews yesterday was actually Sen. K's then it is not good news. what will be interesting is if Mitt Romney will re-run for this Mass senate seat now (i doubt the current Mass governor would appoint Mitt to take Sen. K's place when the time comes). we all have term limits imposed upon us from time to time. this USA royal family sure has had its share of issues to deal with.

Charity never faileth. Charity speaks no evil. When Senator Kennedy meets his Maker, he will undoubtedly feel God's love, as will you and I. We do not know the man's heart. God will judge, and has advised us to refrain from judging.

If Senator Kennedy was true to his beliefs, whether they be right or wrong, it will go better for him than for those of us who know to do right, and do it not!

If we believe in our form of government, let us not disrespect those who have honestly represented their constituency within it, even if you differ. Senator Kennedy was obviously the representative his constituency preferred above all others. They have a right to representation. I hope his suffering is not prolonged. God bless America and God bless those who serve her.

The Comments are an excellent way to get a good look at the character of members of the LDS.

I bet the moderator has had his hands full cutting mean and vile remarks like I've read on other sites written by people.

These comments are the most civil I've read. The question is what was parsed out.

I'm glad I don't know. I know there is too much hatred on earth.

To those who have made comments referring to Mormons and Christianity... I AM a Mormon. Those comments you don't agree with aren't necessarily made by Mormons, so why start slinging mud at the whole lot of us just because this is a Utah newspaper? It doesn't make you look very kind. And didn't you say it in the first place because you didn't like the unkind comments in the first place?
I have never agreed with Ted Kennedy's politics... EVER, BUT... as soon as I heard last night about his medical results, I felt compassion and sadness for what he is having to go through. He is a child of God, same as you and me, and he is loved by God, same as you and me. He has a family who cares about him and is devastated to hear of this news... and my heart goes out to him and all of them during this difficult time.
Only those who truly know tragedy and suffering can have compassion on those who they would consider their adversaries.

First, as several have pointed out, to assume anything at all about the religion of other posters reveals a lot more about you than it does about them. Second, most of the comments have been of a compassionate and thoughtful nature. I join them in wishing Senator Kennedy and his family peace and comfort.

God will judge Sen. Kennedy as he will each of us. It is written, "I the Lord will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you, it is required that you (and I) forgive all men". I pray the best for Sen. Kennedy and his family regardless of what I may think of his personal behavior.

Why does someone always come onto a site like this and spew his anger against the LDS church? You have plenty of other sites where you can spew your hatred. Is is possible that you come here because this is about the only place someone, anyone will see your rantings? If we wanted to re-read the same tired, boring rheotoric we have heard from you for decades, we would go to "your" sites. Some of us like clean air at least once in awhile.

He should step down now.

Wow, just wow at all of you hope that Sen. Kennedy finds forgiveness from the Lord.

I always laugh at those that make such idiotic statements, because what they are really saying is that somebody needs forgiveness from them.

It is incredibly pretentious to act as if your way of living is the "right" way, and that everyone else must find forgiveness for not living up to it.

Religious people should keep in mind a fundamental fact of life: there is a God, and you are not Him.