The facts are different, but the drama surrounding the Kennedys' latest tragedy has a familiar feel to it -- as if their family tradition includes rules on how to behave when they get into trouble. First, confine risky behavior to one of the vacation houses where the local police are malleable. Second, surround yourself with the best lawyers and investigators the combined trust funds can buy. Third, when finally cornered by the press, promise total cooperation and regret that you cannot say more because it might impede the official investigation. Fourth, impede the official investigation.
This strategy was so successful that...