A prime example of the lack of any critical analysis by major media in this country. You couldn't discern between Fox news and NPR on this subject. Also no mention that the Reganites were the admistration with the most convicted felons and the most ethics violations of any administration.
The guy was a simpleton. Apparently that's what folks want to hear. No gray areas, no complex issues. Sounds currently famaliar eh?
Its called class. If you don't have something good to say about a person as a eulogy, don't say anything at all. As another poster stated, you are not saying things for the deceased, but rather for those who are greiving him.