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In reply to the discussion: One by one, Pope greets hundreds in wheelchairs, laments society’s rejection of the disabled [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)You expressed anger that a Whistle Blower who exposed human rights abuses by priests lost his job. I wondered if you also supported Whistle Blowers right here in the US most of whom would consider themselves lucky if the only thing that had happened to them was a lost job. Unfortunately, they have suffered accusations of terrorism, prosecution as traitors, they have lost everything, including their reputations and in the case of one of them, Manning, torture and her freedom for 35 years.
I don't recall seeing you supporting those courageous Whistle Blowers who exposed WAR CRIMES, some of which involved the abuse of children, murder, torture etc. So I wondered when YOU realized finally that Whistle Blowers who expose crimes should be PROTECTED. If YOU, who as far airc, were completely supportive of the US Govt's persecution of Whistle Blowers could change your mind then there is hope for others to do the same.
But you did not address that very salient point and instead, in your heading attempt to put words in my mouth.
We have a president who opposed equal rights for Gays until very recently. Did you support him back then when he explained WHY he opposed Gay marriage? I'm sure I could do a search if I were interested enough, but I don't recall you being among those who were outspoken in their opposition to his position, as a SECULAR leader of a Democracy, on this issue.
I am very happy with the steps taken by this pope to demolish the taking points of the Far Right and I have yet to see him embrace any anti-Civil-Righs for Gays Fundy Preachers. Did you support that also? I'm trying to figure out where you are coming from because airc, your position on this pope's progress on these issues is vastly different from your previous position.