Prime Minister Brown Tribute to Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA)

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/vidLink.php?b=1236183115&e=12361831...

Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced that Senator Kennedy had been offered a Knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II during his address to a joint meeting of Congress.

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[hesajollygoodfellow]

As a Northern Irish man and a man who has little understanding of Capitol Hill's politics I can say but one thing; Sir Edward Kennedy (Ted) was a man who believed in peace, justice and compassion. This was proven in his efforts, and indeed accomplishments, in bringing about Peace in my small country. For that alone I ask all brothers and sisters, regardless of political opinion, to join with me in saying Requieset In Pace Teddy Kennedy and thank you.

[draco1204]

RIP Sir Edward Kennedy.  Thank you for all your service to this nation.

[melonhead82]

@aryayar

Do you know anything about the founding Fathers or the Monarchy?

[Medeasbiggestfan]

@aryayar

You said that people in Northern Ireland are forced to be British subjects, I was just pointing out that you are wrong.

Most people in the UK, Ireland and the US see getting a Knighthood as an honour.

[Medeasbiggestfan]

@aryayar

No one in Northern Ireland is forced to be a British citizen, they are entitled to take Irish citizenship if that is what they want.

Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom because a majority of people who live there want it to be part of the UK. If a majority in the north ever voted for a united Ireland, it would happen.

[Medeasbiggestfan]

@aryayar

The Good Friday Agreement does not prevent a united Ireland, it just says that it should only come about peacefully, and by democratic means. Surly all Americans should support that?

As I said, the Agreement was supported by over 90% of the Irish people in a referendum. The vast majority would have voted for the agreement even if Ted Kennedy had told them not to.

Most oil companies in Iraq are American. Also, the word 'Royal' in Royal Dutch Shell refers to the Dutch monarchy.

[Medeasbiggestfan]

@aryayar

Surely it is in the best interest of the US to have the UK as an ally?

Kennedy also received the Order of the Aztec Eagle from Mexico and the Order of the Merit from Chile. I think having internationally respected and honoured Senators is in the best interests of the US.

The US is not owned by the UK, most people think it is quite the reverse.

[Medeasbiggestfan]

@aryayar

To be honoured by the head of state of an ally is not unpatriotic. Ireland, the UK and the US are all close friends now, each are beacons of democracy.

The Belfast Agreement was supported by over 90% of the Irish people in a referendum. They didn't do that just to make Sen. Kennedy happy.

[Medeasbiggestfan]

@aryayar

In what way is it 'selling out' to allow another nation to honour a US citizen?

TONA has never been part of the US Constitution, as it was never ratified by three-fourths of the states. If it were ever made law, TONA would violate Article 15 of the UDHR, as it could leave some people nationless.

[nirishhood]

Edward Kennedy helped the IRA raise money in America for years to kill the loyal Northern Irish people and are army. And now are Prime Minister Gordon Brown announces a knighthood for him. That makes me sick. Gordon Brown you need to stop kissing America's ASS and start looking after your own people....