Dr. James Dobson Criticizes Bush Appointment to the CDC

US Newswire ^ | 7/2/02

[truthandlife]

Dr. James C. Dobson, president of Focus on the Family, responded today to reports citing Dr. Julie Gerberding as the new head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

"We are baffled as to why President Bush would appoint someone so out of step with his stated priorities. Dr. Gerberding has been in positions of leadership in the CDC for years, but there is nothing in the record to indicate her opposition to 'safe-sex' ideology. She has no apparent concern about the ineffectiveness of condom usage, nor any stated disagreement with the positions of the homosexual activist movement, or with the provision of free needles to drug users. To the contrary, her writings clearly show that she believes the 'safe sex' lie that has entrapped millions of our teenagers -- many of whom are now fighting incurable sexually transmitted diseases.

"The president campaigned on a policy of morality and ethics in government, and yet he is now asking us to hope that Dr. Gerberding's policies will be consistent with those promises. We are reminded of the assurances given to conservatives that Justice David Souter would not lean radically to the left. But by the time the truth was disclosed, it was too late to oppose his confirmation for the Supreme Court.

"This new appointment sends a disturbing message that the problems surrounding rampant sexual behavior can be solved with a false promise and a piece of latex. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is already the world's largest promoter of homosexuality and 'safe-sex' programs, and now the president has appointed someone whose positions indicate that the organization will continue dishing out more of the same.

"America needs a bold, proven leader who will help undo the damage the 'safe-sex' message has created. Dr. Gerberding is not that person. We hope President Bush will consider the potentially harmful message this appointment is sending regarding the issue of sexuality."

James C. Dobson, Ph.D. is a child psychologist, author, radio broadcaster and the president of Focus on the Family. Founded in 1977, Focus on the Family is a nonprofit Christian organization committed to strengthening the family in the U.S. and throughout the world.

[Registered]

He's a BushBASHER!!!!!! I sure am glad that Dobson doesn't represent the majority of conservative thought in this nation....

[Registered]

"We are baffled as to why President Bush would..."

If I had a dollar for every time....

[chemainus]

Bush can't hurt the CDC. Under Clinton it became a gutted and ineffective ( proof:1) four-corners hantavirus, they could not field a single effective person and the army stepped in 2) the anthrax thing where I screamed at my TV screen every time they came on spouting ignorant nonsense) gathering place for highly paid , untrained affirmative action stooges. Any change , after Clinton's gutting it, would be a vast improvement.

[Humidston]

He's not a Bush basher, friend. He's a typical conservative, much like us FReepers. Sometimes Bush does something that just makes you sit back and scratch your head in wonderment....

[mombonn]

I heard him deliver his comments yesterday, and thought he was a little over the top. I was very disappointed in him.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

Dobson's an idiot.

[Registered]

Missed my sarcasm eh?

[lone star annie]

I have heard this guy try to blackmail Newt Gingrich and the GOP. I don't care for him at all. He is devisive and negative and just the type that drives people out of the party.

[Registered]

Dobson's an idiot.

Spoken with the authority of being an expert in the area.

[Dog Gone]

I'll make sure that I have something published opposing the radical homosexual agenda before I take a job with the government. I certainly don't want you or Dr. Dobson to be able to construe that I support that agenda because of my silence.

[antidisestablishment]

Your type are no longer welcome here. The presidency has replaced the Vatican for infallibility. Heretic — to the stocks with both you and Dobson!

[Registered]

Dobson, like many conservatives here, is probably suffering from the culmination of one after another Bush appointee and social spending let-downs.

[Registered]

Shouldn't you be working on all those civil lawsuits stashed in your filing cabinets?

[mombonn]

I certainly don't want you or Dr. Dobson to be able to construe that I support that agenda because of my silence.

Exactly! As I listened, he took the first 5 minutes to rant WITHOUT anything solid, then went on to his regular programming.

I think the jury is still out with this Dr., and ignored the call to bombard the WH.

She may well have been SILENT during the clintbilly years in order to protect herself.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

Nice to see you here. Slow day at the Anti-Freeper site today?

[Dog Gone]

No. As I patiently explained before, they are dormant and I'm not going to do anything on them unless they do something to me first.

[mombonn]

As much as we liked Keyes, he wasn't the nominee. President Bush is a better choice than buddah bore.

You can't turn an ocean liner on a dime, nor can you change the country overnight. Bush is a good first step.

[Registered]

I didn't even mention Keyes. I'm talking about being a Conservative and implementing the Conservative agenda. Which Bush seems reluctant to do.

[Sci Fi Guy]

I have heard this guy try to blackmail Newt Gingrich and the GOP. I don't care for him at all. He is devisive and negative and just the type that drives people out of the party.

Blackmail is a crime. If you have evidence of a criminal act then you should report it to the proper authorities.

[Jim Noble]

>>She may well have been SILENT during the clintbilly years in order to protect herself<<

Julie Gerberding started as an AIDS doc in SF in the bad old days. I suspect she has left-wing sympathies.

But I don't know, and the reason I don't know is that she's a doctor, not a politician. I am appalled that Dobson would bash Bush and oppose a highly qualified nominee over what he thinks her politics may be.

[RJCogburn]

I am appalled that Dobson would bash Bush and oppose a highly qualified nominee over what he thinks her politics may be.

the most reasonable comment on this thread.

[Conservative Chicagoan]

BUMP

[goodieD]

So it doesn't bother you one bit that he's right? Of course not, as a Bush apologist, Bush can do no wrong.

[goodieD]

sorry.. you gotta let us know when you're being sarcastic hon.

[RAT Patrol]

Dobson 100% represents my view!

[RAT Patrol]

Last time I checked this is still a free country and Dobson is entitled to his views. He speaks for me anyway, so I appreciated what he had to say.

If anyone wants to look at the big picture, Dobson has been (and I am sure will be) a big support of President Bush. It is important that he speak up when he thinks Bush made a bad decision. He represents millions of people like me who want the President to hear our disappointment. That's the way our free society works.

[Dave S]

Dobson, like many conservatives here, is probably suffering from the culmination of one after another Bush appointee and social spending let-downs.

Do I want someone to head the CDC that is an expert on communicable diseases and knows how to manage the scientific organization OR do I want someone whose chief qualifications are they are anti-gay, anti-sex education and a Christian? That's an easy choice for most people. Why is it so hard for Dobson to figure out?

[RAT Patrol]

um, what good is it to have a two party system if when your party is "in" you can't pick your appointments according to their political views? That's silly and crazy. I assure you Clinton picked each and every person for their outrageous political views.

[Dave S]

I'm talking about being a Conservative and implementing the Conservative agenda.

Now exactly what does "the" conservative agenda entail? Frankly Dobson doesnt represent the conservative agenda for most conservatives.

[RJCogburn]

I assure you Clinton picked each and every person for their outrageous political views.

Well that's just a terrific example to follow.

what good is it to have a two party system if when your party is "in" you can't pick your appointments according to their political views?

I have been critical of Bush on many occasions and consider him to be, other than 9/11 and related matters a mediocre President so far. Political considerations in appointments are reasonable, but the head of the CDC or other scientific agencies should be chosen on their qualifications in the field, not their politics, IMO.

No, I don't think we all wanna be like Clinton&co.

[Dave S]

I assure you Clinton picked each and every person for their outrageous political views.

I bet you're wrong. Clinton could probably have cared less what their views were. He just wanted the power and the fun of being the Head of State and Top Dog. His leftwing flunkies made the appointments and Clinton signed off on them. Clinton didnt care about a liberal agenda, he didnt care about the country, he just cared about ... Clinton.

[RAT Patrol]

Dobson said: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is already the world's largest promoter of homosexuality and 'safe-sex' programs, and now the president has appointed someone whose positions indicate that the organization will continue dishing out more of the same.

I just think, in this particular appointment, her politics will effect procedure and therefore matter. Especially to someone like Dobson (who speaks for people like me). If he doesn't like it he has the freedom to say so. The idea that all Republican's should walk in lockstep whether they agree with a decision or not is appalling to me. Dobson compliments Bush all the time and attacking him for his differences will not aid Bush in the least.

[Gabz]

I think Dobson is wrong and I think Bush is wrong. Not about this appointee - I don't know anything about her.

The "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention" needs to be dismantled and started over from scratch.

The CDC is as bad as WHO.

[Ole Okie]

His leftwing flunkies made the appointments and Clinton signed off on them.

Dave, Sick Willie's appointments were either proposed or vetted by Her Royal Heinous, Hitlery Rotten Clitoon.

I'm serious, he didn't make any appointments without her OK. The flunkies weren't suggesting appointments; they just trembled in their boots when she was around.

[RAT Patrol]

. Dobson compliments Bush all the time and attacking him for his differences will not aid Bush in the least. Correction of nonsense sentence (sorry, my fingers go faster than my brain sometimes)

Dobson compliments Bush all the time. He likes Bush for the most part. But Dobson has the right to point out where he differs with Bush. Dobson's voice represents my voice and so I am very appreciative. Conservatives may not always agree on everything and it is important to remember the big picture. At the same time we should not require lockstep following of leadership at the expense of our own consciences.

Hopefully that's clearer.

[RJCogburn]

The idea that all Republican's should walk in lockstep whether they agree with a decision or not is appalling to me.

And me.

[Dave S]

Dave, Sick Willie's appointments were either proposed or vetted by Her Royal Heinous, Hitlery Rotten Clitoon. I'm serious, he didn't make any appointments without her OK. The flunkies weren't suggesting appointments; they just trembled in their boots when she was around

You're probably right. I would be trembling with that Hillary witch looking over my shoulder. My point though was I dont think Bill Clinton, himself, could have cared less who was in those slots. Now his wife is a different animal. She is an an extreme partisan Liberal.

[FreedomFriend]

Dobson is a good man. He'd be a better president than Bush.

[Humidston]

I shoulda known better!

Color me blushing....;-)

[FreedomFriend]

Yeah, years of "it's safe, use a condom" talk, despite what the facts and figures say, is the way of go.

Give me a break. It's no wonder that this country is in the shape that it is when you have people coming out against individuals who know the whole story, and who care for the the future of this country.

Are you going to slander more Christians, myself being one?

[FreedomFriend]

I can't believe you people. Why would you find fault with an individual who's telling the truth. Apparently, you want things to continue the way they've been going for years.

[FreedomFriend]

I agree with you there.

[FreedomFriend]

You got something against Christians, or the belief that homosexuality is a dreg on society, not to mention the belief that "sex education" promolgates SEX in a child's mind?

[FreedomFriend]

Hmm, yeah right. Keep telling yourself that.

[Humidston]

You use the term "ignorant religious lunactic"...

You need to deal with your anger, Gutterboy/Newbie.

[christine]

The "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention" needs to be dismantled and started over from scratch.

how about stopping at dismantled? ;)

[Endeavor]

"...the anthrax thing where I screamed at my TV screen every time they came on spouting ignorant nonsense) gathering place for highly paid , untrained affirmative action stooges."

Good to know I had company. Wasn't that the saddest example of total ineptness you could ever imagine?