An American Saint?

The National Jewish Democratic Council is upset with Mit Romney's decision to hold a presidential fund raider at the Henry Ford* Museum in Detroit. Because of Ford's anti-semitism he cannot be recognized for his other contributions to our culture and history.

So perhaps, instead Romney should have associated himself with an American saint who's character was beyond reproach. But then again, just being Catholic is an egregious offense.


Yeah, Ford was a wacko, can't even blame it on eccentricity, he simply was crazy enough to believe bizarre 'old-world' demonizations of Jews. Pretty ironic for a man who wanted immigrants from Europe to forget the 'old-world' ways and embrace the 'new worlds' approach.

Ford gave us a few things; automation, 8 hour work day, etc, but he did not give us anti-semitism.

I wonder, is Wagner was playing during Romney's event? Hmmm....

Interesting side note:

Here's a Confederate $2 bill featuring Judah Benjamin, a highly successful Louisiana** politician who found slavery an easy practice to support.










Do we not all have character flaws, some deeper than others?
Can we honestly judge the past with today's moral compass?


* Disclosure: I am a Ford stock holder.
** Disclosure: My father is from Louisiana.
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