Today A Liberal Died

Today a liberal died. (Probably more than one, and many, many of them, unsung.) There are things to be said of liberals, and trust Fox News to say all of the nasty ones. As a matter of fact, other than when I talk to myself, I hear very little good said of liberals.
I was very moved by yesterday's daily reading in Matt.23:23-26. Jesus accused the status quo of being full of greed and self indulgence. Wanting to keep your two coats, two cars, and two homes might be thought of as a bit self indulgent. I'm no less guilty of this than other people. However, I don't have 2 cars or two homes. And, if you want the second coat, you can indeed have it. Just ask me. But that does not cleanse me of sin....I'm not that holy. And neither was Ted Kennedy. And neither are the conservative news writers.
Ted might have had those two homes, or more, and two cars, or more. The Kennedys were wealthy, no doubt about it. But, he fought for the rights of those not so priviledged. He may indeed have been guilty of all sorts of sin. That, and most importantly, right now, IS between him and his Maker. But, had he been given the chance to have been taxed rigorously, for the reason of helping those that could not help themselves, I don't believe he would have refused the priviledge of paying.
Refusing this priviledge, refusing to help the poor, well, that's turning our back on the least of God's children. The warning from Christ is clear. When I was hungry, you gave me food. When I needed health care......you chose.
Ted Kennedy was a celebrated hero, for sure. But, his liberal talents, as all liberal talents, went unsung.
Today a liberal died.