December 20, 2002
THE SERPENT HEAD AND HELMET HAIR TOUR 2003 (via ESR):
James Carville letter to Sen. Trent LottDecember 18, 2002
The Honorable Trent Lott
Republican Leader
487 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510Dear Mr. Republican Leader: [...]
You have asked for forgiveness. This letter is to inform you that, on the heels of the statement offered by my dear friend Congressman John Lewis, a man I admire and respect as much as any living American, I do forgive you. As a result of that forgiveness, I will never criticize or attack any of your past actions or remarks concerning matters of race relations or civil rights. [...]
If, as you have claimed, your recent troubles have truly spurred you to seek redemption and find ways to improve race relations in this country, I applaud you.
As I told Congressman Lewis this morning, the church of tolerance is far too small to reject converts. We welcome you and hope you will prove an energetic member of our congregation, reaching out to all people.
Remember, Senator, we all make errors. Committing errors is not a tragedy, but failing to learn from them is a grave one.
You say you've learned. I believe you. That settles it.
Sincerely, James Carville
Here's the perfect opportunity for Trent Lott to take this personal disaster and turn it into a public and Party good. He should ask Mr. Carville and Rep. Lewis to take him before every black organization that'll have them so he can explain himself, his party, and his philosophy. Posted by Orrin Judd at December 20, 2002 3:15 PM
A very gracious letter from Carville. You're right, Lott should follow up.
Posted by: pj at December 20, 2002 2:38 PMMr. Judd;
After that interview on BET, why would you believe Lott knows or is capable of explaining his party? We don't need a repeat of that across the country.
Hey, while we are atoning...I am just waiting for Begala and Carville to apologize to GWB for demonizing a serious politician who is actually trying to do the right thing; for Belafonte, to Powell for his vindictive attacks; and for (you pick Democratic pol), to all Black children left without educational. There is plenty of room in the church.
Posted by: MG at December 20, 2002 3:17 PMAOG:
You can't judge the guy by his worst moments.