In the wake of Ted Kennedy’s death, it seems that a type of debate has broken out. Basically, it comes down to why is Kennedy vilified for Chappaquiddick but former first lady Laura Bush isn’t for the death of Michael Dutton Douglas. Personally, I think the differences are obvious.

Kennedy had already been a senator for 7 years. Laura Bush was still in high school.

Laura Bush was found by police to not be under the influence of alcohol. Kennedy claimed that he had not been drinking. Given the Kennedys’ proclivity for partying I seriously doubt that.

Kennedy was married to Joan Kennedy at the time.

Laura Bush didn’t flee the scene.

Kennedy never reported the incident to police.

And Laura Bush at the time didn’t wield any kind of power that could have influenced a police investigation.

And for those of you who think Ted Kennedy’s record should overshadow his ‘indiscretions,’ all I have to say is OJ is in the Hall of Fame but that doesn’t mean he didn’t get away with murder.