[OldFriend]

I'd rather hear some thanks for doing the hard work to free people from brutal tyranny.

This Pope of all people, should understand the importance of America standing up for those who cannot stand up for themselves.

[LouD]

I'd rather hear some thanks for doing the hard work to free people from brutal tyranny.

He's done his share against brutal tyranny as well.

[Romulus]

I'd rather hear some thanks for doing the hard work to free people from brutal tyranny.

IOW, you'd rather hear preached a gospel that affirms you where you are right now and doesn't trouble you with the prospect of conversion.

You want to talk about tyranny? Real tyrany? Freeing people from brutal tyranny is what Christ is all about. The Pope is trying to get people to see that.

Some do; some don't.

[iconoclast]

This Pope of all people, should understand the importance of America standing up for those who cannot stand up for themselves.

We are blessed with a Pope who, even in his dotage, may be the wisest and most courageous man on earth.

If you think that is what we are doing in Iraq, it's probably only one of a thousand reasons why you are not Pope.