A Closer Look at Pat Robertson

I don't think there was anything particularly new in the posts by crashfrog. I had heard it all before. It has been aired in the news media. Robertson is a public figure, by his own choice. I don't see a problem with public criticism.You seem to think that we should not judge him. But we make personal judgements all the time. Before I make a purchase at a store, I make a judgement as to the basic honesty of the management of that store. It would be naive and foolish to do otherwise.I made my personal judgement of Robertson a long time ago. His latest outburst was not any particular surprise. I find it entirely consistent with his character, as demonstrated in his earlier public behavior.You are correct, that this is not a court of law. Nobody else is required to accept my judgement of Robertson. However, I am surely entitled to reach my own conclusions.

Shame on you.Robertson called for the murder of Chavez. To call that a "verbal gaffe" is to say that it is alright to encourage murder, as long as you don't make the mistake of saying so on a 700 club broadcast.

Wow!Yes, I know I am off topic. But that's such a gross misreading of the constitution, it deserves to be highlighted.

Right. But by logic that completely escapes me, you reach the strange conclusion that it is talking about ecclesiastic law.

Wow! I'm surprised that anyone would need to ask.OAS - Organization of American States: Democracy for peace, security, and developmentHave people stopped trying to keep up with international affairs?