[steve8714]

If the Pope wanted to open discussion, he would have chosen another vehicle. If you disagree, you are hit over the head with “encyclical”. My priest compared Francis to the prophet Amos! Could I have a second helping of hubris? We need a Pope who is a little less Jesuit in his opinion of his own wisdom, and maybe a little more humble when it’s not for show.
Pride is less about wearing Prada or Gucci and more about thinking you’re the smartest and holiest guy in the room.

[Mrs. Don-o]

I, personally, think it should have been split into two documents. One document would be the faith-and-morals content, which is the proper material for an encyclical. The rest of it --- an "Environmentalist Manifesto" consisting of ecological-political musings--- could run in the op/ed pages of L'Osseratore Romano. The last sentences could have been,

"So, anyhoo, that's my two cents' worth. YMMV. What do the rest of you guys think? Sincerely, Sr. J. Bergoglio."