R.I.P. Senator Kennedy

My Dear Brothers,

The Latin phrase "Requiescat in pace" (singular) or "Requiescant in pacem" (plural) is a short prayer that typically appears on headstones, often abbreviated "RIP" or "R.I.P." The expression means "may he / she rest in peace" (singular) or "may they rest in peace" (plural). In English-speaking countries, "RIP" is often used as an initialism for the English words, "Rest In Peace".

It is my understanding that the OP sets the tone and direction of the thread by title and content of the original post. As good members of this community we all try and keep things along these lines. It is what separates us from the lower order of forums

Whenever I see a thread that mentions someone's passing with RIP in the title it is my understanding that it is a thread where one can share a thought or experience while acknowledging the passing in a respectful manner, while practicing the matriarchal axiom of “If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."

Now on the other hand if the thread title reads B.I.H. then I would expect nothing less than a purging of vitriolic emotion directed at the person mentioned in the thread title.

Regards,

Richard