Benedict tells American lawmakers to "make decisions based upon morality." That's nice, now when will Benedict start treating gays and lesbians morally instead of demonizing them based upon his interpretation of scripture? Is it moral to discriminate against and condemn members of sexual minorities? The answer is no. So one wonders when Benedict will begin doing what he is telling us to do, i.e., act morally. Don't hold your breath.
As well he ought to be - with all of the cover ups over the years. Benedict also ought to be ashamed of his own record of demonizing gays and lesbians all the while his church has harbored and protected the real criminals among the ranks of the Catholic clergy. He'll be met with protests by gay Catholics but it won't matter because he won't change his hateful ways. Gay Catholics are like gay Republicans - in denial. They ought to quit the church.
The news today includes a warning that Herr Pope will be visiting the States soon. Gosh, I can't wait. I think there will be demonstrations when he is here, and not the kind he is likely to be happy with. This person has a long history of virulently anti-gay writings and pronouncements. He should not get a free pass on that, and he won't.
