Former Illinois Rep. Hyde Dies

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Rep. Henry Hyde, the Illinois Republican who steered the impeachment proceedings against President Clinton and was a hero of the anti-abortion movement, died Thursday. He was 83.

The death of the Illinois Republican was announced by House Minority Leader John Boehner’s office on Capitol Hill.

prolifeblogs.com/articles/archives/2007/11/henry_hyde_r_ha.phpAP news
 
It should be noted that Rep. Hyde was an adulterer and was sued for “gross negligence” relating to his involvement in the 1980s S&L scandal.
 
It should be noted that Rep. Hyde was an adulterer and was sued for “gross negligence” relating to his involvement in the 1980s S&L scandal.
So noted. It is not seemly to speak ill of the dead. May God grant him peace.
 
It is not seemly to speak ill of the dead. May God grant him peace.
Yes, all of us humans have sinned. It is not ours to judge, but it is charitable to speak of the good done by someone.
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Hyde’s lasting legacy will be the federal Hyde amendment, which has prevented federal tax dollars from being used to fund almost all abortions since the 1976. The Supreme Court heard a case in 1980 challenging the law and upheld it as constitutional.

The amendment is credited with stopping the funding of millions of abortions and saving countless lives over the years. Hyde’s name is still attached to it as Congress debates the provision annually.
Rep. Hyde was a formidable and staunch defender of life.
 
It should be noted that Rep. Hyde was an adulterer and was sued for “gross negligence” relating to his involvement in the 1980s S&L scandal.
Why should it be noted?

He was one of the most staunchly pro-life advocates in congress. he will be missed
 
Why should it be noted?

He was one of the most staunchly pro-life advocates in congress. he will be missed
Always watch your sources is precisely why. However, beyond his more vitriolic issues, the late Rep. Hyde was a pragmatic, who understood the need for compromise.
May he be at peace.

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Sorry, everyone, just because Rep. Hyde was anti-abortion doesn’t qualify him for “hero” status.
 
Sorry, everyone, just because Rep. Hyde was anti-abortion doesn’t qualify him for “hero” status.
Since when is good manners ‘hero status’ 😦

Being pro life desrves respect…

perhaps you could offer condolances or skip saying anything at all:rolleyes:
 
HERE IS HIS FAMOUS QUOTE:
“When the time comes, as it surely will, when we face that awesome moment, the final judgment, I’ve often thought, as Fulton Sheen wrote, that it is a terrible moment of loneliness. You have no advocates, you are there alone standing before God – and a terror will rip your soul like nothing you can imagine. But I really think that those in the pro-life movement will not be alone. I think there’ll be a chorus of voices that have never been heard in this world but are heard beautifully and clearly in the next world – and they will plead for everyone who has been in this movement. They will say to God, ‘Spare him, because he loved us!’”

Congressman Henry Hyde
Re: the adultry. This was made public by the Clintons during the impeachment hearings/Monica Lewinsky. Congressman Hyde admited it happened years ago, he said he was both shamed
and remorseful. He indicated he reconciled himself w/ both “man and God”. He did not justify it or attempt to explain it away with “it was just sex” or “lots of people are guilty of this” type of sin. Nor did he use the occasion to expose other peoples sins and transgressions. I would argue he is a hero; he admitted his mistakes w/out excuses, sought forgiveness, picked himself up and lived an honorable life.
 
Sorry, everyone, just because Rep. Hyde was anti-abortion doesn’t qualify him for “hero” status.
Precisely! It also shows what a political opportunist he was in going after Clinton for his escapades.
 
Precisely! It also shows what a political opportunist he was in going after Clinton for his escapades.
Well at least now we know where you’re coming from. Since Henry Hyde opposed Bill Clinton by asserting that lying to a federal grand jury was an impeachable offense he must now be reviled.

Henry Hyde was a giant for those involved in the pro-life movement. He was an unwavering opponent of abortion and never never never compromised on this. He is a personal hero of mine and his efforts have saved tens of thousands if not millions of children’s lives.
 
Hyde represented our district for years until the latest redistricting. He was one of the best representatives we ever had. I had written him several times to look into issues and he did. And he always responded to my letters. Since the redistricting of our congressional areas with the latest census, our new senator and congressman never answer my letters. I wonder why they haven’t learned what Henry Hyde espoused…we were elected by you to be a civil servant, not you to be a servant to them.

He will be missed. Rest in Peace.

BTW, those who are bringing up his past indiscretion, I think that they should remember that God who chose Moses, David, Paul, Augustine…and many many other saints knew of their checkered pasts as well, and they willingly gave up their lives to serve the Lord. If God forgave them and made them better, shouldn’t we forgive them…after all, we are sinners too.
 
I’m not ‘reviling’ Rep. Hyde, nor am I in any way a Clinton apologist.

Rep. Hyde should be admired for his anti-abortion stance throughout his career as a public servant.

There are, however, mitigating circumstances in his tenure as a Congressman which, I believe, preclude elevating the man to “hero” status.
 
I’m not ‘reviling’ Rep. Hyde, nor am I in any way a Clinton apologist.

Rep. Hyde should be admired for his anti-abortion stance throughout his career as a public servant.

There are, however, mitigating circumstances in his tenure as a Congressman which, I believe, preclude elevating the man to “hero” status.
exactly!!! Anti-Abortion doesn’t equal sainthood :rolleyes:
 
Congressman Hyde, an astute politician, certainly anticipated the Clinton admin. “scorched earth” strategy for dealing w/ political opponents. All the more admirable that he stood by his principles in defending the integrity of our judicial system (against perjury) & assuming his own shameful past would be exposed. Courage is another virtue I will apply to this good man.
 
exactly!!! Anti-Abortion doesn’t equal sainthood :rolleyes:
No one called him a saint. Being a lone voice for life in a line of work where at minimum most say abortion is allowable in the case of rape, incest, or the mother’s life and at the maximum they say abortions anytime, any age, his fight to defend life would be considered heroic. Was he a sinner? Yes, just like the rest of us. Will we ever know if he is in heaven and is one of the unknown saints? Not until we get there ourselves. However, calling him a hero for the pro-life movement isn’t wrong nor out of line.
 
Precisely! It also shows what a political opportunist he was in going after Clinton for his escapades.
Oh, please. Mr. Clinton was not punished for his escapades. He was cited for lying to a grand jury. That is a crime, last I checked. Let’s not revise history here.
 
Oh, please. Mr. Clinton was not punished for his escapades. He was cited for lying to a grand jury. That is a crime, last I checked. Let’s not revise history here.
And why, might I ask, were the Republicans delving into his sex life? To make political hay, that’s why. They did it because they were sharks and they smelled blood, so they went into a feeding frenzy. That was disgusting.
 
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