But, Bishop Thomas Tobin won't let him get away with it. From the Diocese of Providence website (with my emphases and comments):
“Congressman Patrick Kennedy’s statement about the Catholic Church’s position on health care reform is irresponsible and ignorant of the facts. But the Congressman is correct in stating that “he can’t understand.” He got that part right. [Oooh, Bishop Tobin, takin' off the gloves.]How's that for some effective, orthodox, take-no-prisoners leadership? It's so nice to see bishops laying down the law.
As I wrote to Congressman Kennedy and other members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation recently, the Bishops of the United States are indeed in favor of comprehensive health care reform and have been for many years. But we are adamantly opposed to health care legislation that threatens the life of unborn children, requires taxpayers to pay for abortion, rations health care, or compromises the conscience of individuals.
Congressman Kennedy continues to be a disappointment to the Catholic Church [No mincing words here!] and to the citizens of the State of Rhode Island. I believe the Congressman owes us an apology for his irresponsible comments. It is my fervent hope and prayer that he will find a way to provide more effective and morally responsible leadership for our state.”
I'm sending him a thank you letter. Anyone else want to join me?
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