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Having watched the first of the Ronald Reagan funeral coverage, I've found it helpful to remember these things:
1. Two people in the room at the Reagan Library, and everywhere else this week, share our political ideas -- Patti and Ron.
2. In an article on the frontpage of the NYT this morning, quotes from Mrs. Reagan's friends indicate that the issue of stem-cell research is now the most important thing in Nancy Reagan's life.
3. The military honor guard, and playing of "Hail to the Chief," are in observance of the death of a man twice legitimately elected President by the American people -- unlike the man fraudulently propelled into our White House in 2000.
I owe my attempt toward a more positive attitude about this week to my Gen Y daughter, who expressed to me this morning that she hoped the ceremonies, regardless of whom they honor, might remind people of the importance of the office of President of the United States. It is not an office with the same qualifications as that of your best beer buddy, or favorite frat-boy.
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