Mr. Dershowitz--you began your snotty tirade in the Puffington Host with these words: "My mother always told me that when a person dies, one should not say anything bad about him. My mother was wrong. History requires truth, not puffery or silence, especially about powerful governmental figures. And obituaries are a first draft of history. [...]"
Well, you're right--your mother was wrong. She should have said "only cowards say bad things about someone who just died." You've had several months now to make these points while the guy was still alive, and yet you save them up to tar him when he's not around to give response. You could wait a few months--as far as I know, the teacher hasn't asked for your first draft today. But, you must show yourself for what you are.
You sir, are a poltroon.
Posted by Terry Oglesby at September 6, 2005 02:36 PM