High Treason

JFK/Photo/NASA

On this day, 50 years ago, innocence was lost as President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on a beautiful sunsplahsed afternoon. The nation was left in mourning.

Kennedy, a Democrat, was an inspirational president, perhaps best know for spearheading landing a man on the moon.  His handling of the Bay of Pigs, although described as far superior to reality in the aftermath of his death,was no doubt positive and significant.

Kennedy has been made into a martyr following his assassination, from the accomplishment of his presidency to the presentation of Camelot, which was a vision put forth by Jacqueline Kennedy and Arthur Schlesinger following Kennedy's death.

The left holds Kennedy in the highest regard; however, he would likely be a Tea Party member were he fully engaged in the politics of this day.  Kennedy challenged innovation, frowned upon entitlements, championed tax cuts and advocated personal responsibility and economic growth.

Ronald Reagan frequently quoted John F. Kennedy, relishing in the thought of how much distaste it brought the Democrats.  But, the facts reveal that Kennedy would be a GOP member today.  I recently spoke with an Obama supporter within my family and asked how they could support both so strongly when they had such opposing beliefs, only to learn this individual now claims little to no support of JFK. 

The assassination has been, from day one, a conspiracy upon the American public. The Warren Commission, a bipartisan study of the events culminating in that dreadful Dallas day, has been largely discredited.




Photo/Walt Sisco

I was negative one on this day, but like millions of others, the significance of the events in Dealey Plaza are forever embedded in my memory.

It seems no event is American history has been the source of more conspiracy theories than the Kennedy assassination, and with apologies to Area 51, rightfully so in my estimation.  Many hold firm on the findings of The Warren Commission, but I have never thought it correct.

The assassination, perhaps due to the mystery clouding the events, has always commanded my attention.  Although I have never visited Dealey Plaza, (with FSU playing Oklahoma State in Dallas to kickoff the 2014 college football season that is likely to change) I have always though a second gunman existed on the grassy knoll.

Although areas incorrect were noted in Oliver Stone's film JFK, I found it most intriguing.  Who was on the grassy knoll?  Why was Richard Nixon in Dallas on that day?  Did Lyndon Johnson play an evil role?  Questions continue to abound.

I found one of the most complete assortment of the events was found in the book titled "High Treason" by Robert Groden and Harrison E. Livingstone.

Certainly, Lee Harvey Oswald, a communist, did shoot President Kennedy, but I find it highly likely others were involved, inclusive of a second shooter.  As popular as Kennedy was, he had many enemies, many thought to have plenty of motive for such a drastic endeavour.  Sadly, the left; however, evidence to the contrary not withstanding, continues to place blame on the right.

We may never know the entire course of events and motivation of this tragic day in Dallas, a day our nation lost its innocence.  What we do know, and have known for centuries, is violence is not the answer to issues that plague our nation.   Only as a last resort, after all legal intellectual engagement has failed, would such action be considered appropriate.

The actions on November 22, 1963, did not meet such criteria, and therefore, high treason was committed.