Profiles in Courage

[supergee]

In 1999 a professional football player named Cecil Collins was caught climbing through a window with intent to rape and was sentenced to prison. The unusual part was that he was on the Disabled List with a broken leg. That was my go-to example of admirable personal qualities turned to bad ends until yesterday, when John McCain bravely overcame grievous health problems to vote to let millions of people die.

Comments

[johnpalmer]

Technically, I think it's only tens of thousands per year. It's true, it will add up to millions over time, but it's good to be clear about these things.

[minoanmiss]

Meanwhile Senator Hirono underwent a similar fight and a longer journey to try to save lives. I need to write her a thank you letter.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mazie-hirono-hawaii-health-care_us_597a227be4b02a4ebb73df3b