Rangel
So I sporadically watched the trial, and then most of the punishment discussion, and must say that I feel pity for Charles Rangel. I don’t think he’s fallen down totally, but he certainly stained his amazing reputation. The man is 80, was wounded during the Korean war and received a purple heart and the bronze star, then when he got back he couldn’t find a job because he was black. Those were the unfortunate ways of the times back then in the 50′s. Instead of falling back into the hood of Harlem, he busted his butt to make it, eventually taking office when he was 40. Now he’s been in office for 40 years, has progressed the causes of the black community in Harlem, as well as most of the poor in the country, and has spent more effort on these causes than 99.99% of all Americans. He is a true patriot.
That being said, he’s still got to be fired for his abuses. I just hope that people can see to forgive him and see him for all that he’s done in his life and not just the recent negatives. How gut wrenching it was to watch the committee and him speak… brought tears to my eyes.
