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» Brian Tubbs - RFK

I'm not challenging the fact that RFK's death was shattering in terms of the hopes that he inspired in millions of people. Who am I to argue a point over the feelings of people?

I'm commenting as a historian. From a historical point of view, RFK is a "wee-bit exaggerated." Notice I said "wee-bit" I'm not saying RFK was insignificant or that his death was meaningless. I think our difference is in degrees.

You are speaking as one who lived through it. That doesn't necessarily give you more credibility on RFK's historical legacy. Would you say he was more significant than, say, Abraham Lincoln - to take a broader view? Neither of us was alive in the 1860s, but I would think we'd agree that Lincoln's death was much, much, MUCH more significant.

But since the original point concerned itself with the 1960s, I'll say that we more or less agree. MLK and JFK were more significant and pivotal than RFK, but RFK was nonetheless significant in his own right.