The problem is that your relative wasn't a high profile Christian conservative who once ran for national political office. I can spout my opinion and it doesn't mean a thing. But if I were in a position to influence the masses, I'd have to be very careful about what I said. Ditto Robertson.
“... if I were in a position to influence the masses, I’d be very careful about what I said.”
You are absolutely right! I guess I was just venting... that type of talk drives me nuts. Sometimes bad things happen to GOOD people.