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Dear Friends:
I am not a particularly religious person, but I appreciate the value of integrity in setting a good example, rather than in merely labeling yourself as something (or professing to believe in something) but acting in a manner which is wholly inconsistent with your proclaimed values. In brief:
1. You cannot "spread Democracy" through aggressive military means or against the will of a people;
2. You cannot preach non-violence while you point your gun at my chest;
3. You cannot be a patriot in any country if you wish its leadership to fail, when the failure of that leadership (regardless of its character, values, approaches or agenda) would cause the collapse of the country which you claim to adore. This whole type of thinking is rather like wanting the Titanic to sink (while your loved ones are on board) because you thought that its designers and engineers were pompous asses, and you want them to "learn a lesson" to prove that you are "right".
Recent correspondence follows. Please read the hyperlinked article first, then read William's comments to me, then read my response to William.
Faithfully,
Douglas Castle
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THE NEWS ARTICLE CONTAINING THE OFFENDING QUOTE:
D_Castle_BuzzFlash Sean Hannity Butchers Barack Obama Quote, Again, to Win BuzzFlash's Media .. http://bit.ly/fSN3X .
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WILLIAM'S LETTER TO ME (Via Linked In):
William Mitchell has sent you a message.
Date: 7/16/2009
Subject: RE: DOUGLAS D_Castle_BuzzFlash Sean Hannity...
Quote From William:"He (Hannity) is disgusting...and he proposes to be a Christian...UGH" >>
Regarding: DOUGLAS CASTLE LinkedIn Status: DOUGLAS D_Castle_BuzzFlash Sean Hannity Butchers Barack Obama Quote, Again, to Win BuzzFlash's Media .. http://bit.ly/fSN3X
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MY RESPONSE TO WILLIAM:
Dear William:
The sad paradox in this situation is how a self-professed Christian can be intolerant or hateful. This things are the ugly disqualifiers that break the hearts of so many people who truly aspire to live by the teachings of Jesus Christ. This type of "selective exception" to those teachings defeat the integrity needed to be a credible Christian.
Just my opinion.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me, William.
Faithfully,
Douglas
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