Letting the NRA president go

The great Charlton Heston passed away Saturday at the age of 84. Known for his motion picture roles as Moses in "The Ten Commandments" and as Judah Ben-Hur in movie "Ben Hur", he starred in "The Planet of the Apes" -- and had a cameo in the sub-par remake by Tim Burton -- and was "The Omega Man." He was also known for his political causes. He served as president and spokesman of the National Rifle Association from 1998 until 2003 when he resigned for health reasons. While the cause of death has not been disclosed, in 2002 he announced that he symptoms consistent with Alzheimer's disease. With more than 100 roles, he leaves behind a substantial body of work.