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To: nicmarlo
Because Dobson said something you dislike or disagree with, you wish to remove his constitutionally protected right to free speech? Where does it end?

Where did I say that? But if he or anybody that has a following, goes on national TV and does something I disagree with, I do have every constitutional right to criticize and disagree with those remarks.

Lookit, if nothing else Dobson demonstrated he either is short-sighted or way in over his head in terms of politics. Or both. That in itself is enough reason to listen very cautiously from here on out. And if he, and apparently some of his followers, can't take the heat of analysis and criticism over remarks that showed poor judgement and lead to poor consequences, intended or not, perhaps they'd best get out of the kitchen for a while. Sheesh.

277 posted on 02/02/2008 4:04:00 AM PST by prairiebreeze ("Mental institution Michael...think about it". -- FDT 2007)
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To: prairiebreeze
And if he, and apparently some of his followers, can't take the heat of analysis and criticism over remarks that showed poor judgement and lead to poor consequences, intended or not, perhaps they'd best get out of the kitchen for a while. Sheesh.

I don't know Dobson personally, but I have to think he takes the heat of analysis and criticisms gracefully. By "some of his followers can't," I can only assume you are directing your comments to me, fofl. But you are quite wrong. I don't listen to Dobson, don't go to his website, don't get mail from his organization. It is typical of those who are supporting a particular candidate that was once criticized (yes, that would be you: Dobson criticized YOUR past favored candidate, being Thompson) to attack the messenger. I suggest if YOU can't take the heat, you stay out of the kitchen.

Dobson has every right to speak his mind, wherever and whenever he chooses. It is for this very reason that he is involved in matters political concerning this country. As a Christian man, he sees the denigration of it at every turn and I have no doubt he is as concerned as most awake Christians about the real threat of globalism. It is antithetical to God's wish. Thompson is and was a globalist.

Kudos to Dobson for making people aware of particular candidates who may well be wolves in sheep's clothing. He's doing exactly what God would call his leaders to do: read His word, discern and understand, and inform and guide his followers accordingly. A godly Christian leader is called to do nothing different.

Dobson is likely more concerned about the consequences had he remained mute speaking out against both Thompson and McCain (and various others) when he has been, through God's grace, enabled and directed to speak out to such a large audience. He answers to God, not you, nor to followers of other candidates. Contrary to your commentary, Dobson has demonstrated greater insight into things about Thompson than apparently you have.

280 posted on 02/02/2008 6:43:01 AM PST by nicmarlo
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