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I understand the thinking. They can't possibly invite Kerry, after the abortion/Communion scandal, so they will avoid the appearance of politicizing the dinner by not inviting Bush either.

Cowardly. What has Bush done to deserve this disrespect?

8 posted on 09/17/2004 8:45:23 AM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)

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They can't possibly invite Kerry, after the abortion/Communion scandal, so they will avoid the appearance of politicizing the dinner by not inviting Bush either.

According to an archdiocesan spokesperson:

"The tradition of the Smith dinner is to bring people together,” Zwilling said in a statement. “Given that issues in this year’s campaign could provoke divisiveness and disagreement and could detract from that spirit, it was felt best to proceed in a different direction while maintaining all of the ideals and values of the dinner."

IOW - Don't want to alienate anyone. How perfectly PC.

Catholic Ping - let me know if you want on/off this list

9 posted on 09/17/2004 10:43:02 AM PDT by NYer (When you have done something good, remember the words "without Me you can do nothing." (John 15:5).)

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