This ltte in my paper Re: Tribute to Ted Kennedy,was SO offensive-I had to comment

[w8liftinglady]

normally,I try to ignore the right-wing nutjobs...but this went beyond my tolerance level
http://www.thedailylight.com/articles/2008/08/27/opinion/doc48b5be8f4b4bd843766380.txt
To the Editor,

Regarding the tribute to Ted Kennedy, many accomplishments were accredited to him, but, in truth, his life on this earth is about over and he will have to stand before the living God that gave him life and give an account the same as everyone.

God will not be contacting Howard Dean or the Democratic Party to obtain a copy of the tribute tape. The voices that will give testimony will be the innocent blood of the unborn and the abominations that God listed in scripture. Ted needs to repent (the one “Change” he and the Democratic Party do not seem to understand).

[supernova]

1. That is beyond foul

:grr:

[w8liftinglady]

2. It was printed right below mine.My editor has a strange sense of humor...

[sinkingfeeling]

3. It always amazes me how arrogant these self-righteous types are. They just 'know' that

they are the only ones who know what god is and how he will handle things. I think many will be terribly surprised when they die and rot in the ground.

[w8liftinglady]

4. That's what got to me..I threw a few bible verses back at him

and told him,if God has her way,there will be a whole lot of Republicans and Democrats who won't be crossing the pearly gates.

[MotorCityMan]

9. It always bother me that they feel they know the mind of God

and "God's will", like they have a hot-line to the Almighty and are updated on a regular basis. Kind of like * listening the voices in his head telling him to attack Iraq, and thinking it was God.

I've heard the phrase "cafeteria Catholics", who pick and chose which doctrines to follow. Isn't it the same with this christians? They're all very big on the hellfire and damnation in Leviticus and the Old Testemant, but have no affinity for Jesus' teachings or the New Testament.

[Tesha]

18. Unfortunately, they'll never know they were wrong...

...since their consciousness will end the moment their brain
stops functioning. In other words, there will be nothing to
surprise them, no "Aha!" moment. Just an end.

Tesha

[politicasista]

5. That is sick

:grr: :mad:

[w8liftinglady]

7. THAT is 65% of Ellis County

[GreenPartyVoter]

14. What a sucky place to live :^(

[w8liftinglady]

15. no kidding...and people wonder why I write so many letters to the editor..

[GreenPartyVoter]

17. Good thing you do, though. And who knows, you might be making a dent. :^)

[undeterred]

6. The Republican party is an abomination.

[Caliman73]

8. I wouldn't say that

the Republican party is an abomination. People who use religion to coerce and control others are an abomination. There are plenty of those people in both parties. I think that blanket accusations from either side are an obstacle to our growth. Many people seek religion because of fear and need for comfort. Others see religion as a tool to gain power and raise themselves up above others. Religion should be a tool for guidance and self improvement. It should allow people to interact better with their fellow humans and environment. Compassion, love, understanding, and concern were the cornerstones of Christs teachings. He continually rebuked his followers for missing that point. Most of us still do. Obviously the author of that editorial misses the point.

[undeterred]

10. The Republican party perpetuates unnecessary wars

which kill civilians.

[w8liftinglady]

11. I will say,In his defense,that my editor gives everyone a voice

...and by doing so,he shows their ignorance.

[sinkingfeeling]

12. Was the LTTE signed by God, Jesus, or one of the saints?

[GreenPartyVoter]

13. I love how Jesus says not to judge, and yet.....

[alfredo]

16. Tell him we'll make a deal, we will do what we can to cut the numbers

of abortions, if he will show some compassion to children once they are born.