"How can it be that even today there are still people dying of hunger? Condemned to illiteracy? Lacking the most basic medical care? Without a roof over their heads? . . .
"Christians must learn to make their act of faith in Christ by discerning His voice in the cry for help that rises from this world of poverty." -- Pope John Paul II Novo Millennio Ineunte, no. 50
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Blog submitted by hugetim on Thu 30 Sep 2004 - 14:58 h
Nope, I'm not talking about the debate tonight. Read this lucid article (A World Neglected) about the foreign policy debate we should be having. Even though this debate is obscured in our current political climate, what is absolutely clear is that Kerry is a clear step in the right direction, and that is the most important thing to consider in this election.
"To announce that there should be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American people."