Jack Cafferty: You, sir, are a moron.

Normally, I don't get too worked up over the talking heads that spout ether, regardless of network. I don't even listen to pundits on ESPN, prefering to form my own opinions slowly that risk regurgitating someone else's opinions out of haste.

However, today while waiting for other plans to develop, I was browsing the channels and stopped on the Situation Room on CNN in time to hear about Rep. Patrick Kennedy being denied communion by the Catholic Bishop of his home diocese. Reporter Jack Cafferty then weighed in with a rather opinionated view. In response to the up coming interview with the Bishop, Cafferty prompted the shows host to inquire why the Church is interfering in public policy...

Mr. Cafferty, your personal views on the issue and obvious bias has now come to light in a rather ugly way. Unfortunately, it distances you from the logical arguments of the issue.

One, if Rep. Kennedy sincerely believes that abortion is morally and ethically acceptable, that is directly in conflict with well known Catholic doctrine. Mr. Cafferty, your comments seem to assume that Rep. Kennedy is incapable of either altering his beliefs or choosing a church that is more complementary to his ethical views.

Two, the fact that a church is tax exempt as a 501(3)c organization should not hamstring them from taking actions that are in accordance with their stated governance. To insinuate that because they are tax exempt, churches should refrain from influencing public policy is ludicrous. Environmental, LGBT, healthcare and a plethora of other non-profit organizations have lobbying segments or are completely dedicated to changing public policy in their respective areas. Considering that Rep. Kennedy's choice of religion is a self-identified one, an organization that he chooses to participate in should not be criticized for applying it's own rules to a voluntary member.

Mr. Cafferty, thank you for showing your bias, I will definitely avoid your show in the future.

-DP