And I’d Like this Pope to Go Away…

Benedict XVI seems intent on rolling the Catholic Church back to the middle ages – or at least back before those heathens at the Vatican Council convened. First, he’s bringing back the Latin mass, including the statement that Jews are ‘blind to Christian truth.’ Then, he issues a statement essentially calling non-Catholics heretics, decreeing the Catholic Church is the one true Christian church.

It’s ridiculous that Rome is issuing these edicts. It’s one thing to respect tradition, but Benedict seems to be going back in time to the bad ol’ days. I’m really getting tired of my church.

What’s next? Crusades?

I'd Like Paris to Go Away

We seem to be back to the pre-9/11 world of news regarding some famous person - particularly those famous for merely being famous - interrupting the real news for some ridiculously stupid story. Paris Hilton, Anna Nicole Smith, David Hasselhoff. I actually heard our local all-news radio station interrupt the news for a 'special report' about Hilton being released early from jail.

Can news organiztions please please PLEASE get back to reporting real news and leave this stupidity for Access Hollywood?

Why Me? Well, Why Not?

My life so far has been extraordinarily ordinary. I have no major accomplishments, awards, recognitions or fame.

But I’ve always wanted to be a columnist in a paper somewhere. I don’t see any particular attribute of most columnists that fits them for the job – I’m just as intelligent, just not well-known to any editors.

I hope I can put my two cents in regarding the issues of the day (either that or just vent) in a thoughtful manner and with a little dignity. So here goes; I hope you'll read and react.