[Tim Walsh]

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As a catholic, I have to say that I am offended by the lack of respect for the pope (bat-phone?). Yes I can't say that I agree with all his policies, most namely his stand on birth control. But at the same time you have to give some respect to the religious leader of 1/6th of the worlds population, and a leader who has advocated for human rights in all it's forms, even when he was in the places that were the worst offenders.

He has lived a life of nonsecularism that has been an inspiration to millions and here at the end of his long life, is the time that he should receive the respect and reverence that 27 years of papal work should bring.

{/rant mode}