[Talisker]

Ratzinger stated, “There is only one morality …, the morality of God’s commandments, which cannot be temporarily suspended in order to bring about a change in the status quo more quickly.”

Very sweet article. Thanks for posting.

[Wuli]

That Catholic, and those like him are heard from FAR, FAR, FAR TOO SELDOM!!!!!!!!!!!

[668 - Neighbor of the Beast]

You rarely hear more than a peep of moral authority out of anyone in the Church, on this issue. Yet here we have a whole string of peeps.

One might consider this the principle of social dignity.

One might? One might consider? Social dignity?

How much of a role the government should have is a matter of prudential judgment,

How much, but not "whether?"

... however, there are ethical dimensions to this question. Certainly, it has a role to play, but that does not necessarily mean that it should be the sole provider of health care.

Sure, let's just let the camel's nose in. Or his head. See what happens, ethical dimension-wise.

The government can act to...regulate the health care industry

It sure CAN, and I trust this fine-tuned thinker knows the difference between "can" and "may."

... so that the markets efficiently serve all the people.

The government can do that? Regulate so the markets efficiently serve all? Concede another fraudulent argument to the socialists! Come on, surely there are more?

Government may also be needed to see that no one, especially the working poor and the most destitute and forgotten, falls through the cracks.

Yes! Government MAY also be needed. Or it MAY not! When does this man take a stand: when the Devil needs a chair?

But, the essential element of the principle of subsidiarity is the protection of individual freedoms from unjust micromanagement and manipulation by the state.

Oh, don't worry, the tyrant class would never, ever, do anything unjust, especially micromanagement or manipulation. They're from the government: they're here to HELP us.

[Right Wing Assault]

Does anyone know of a list of statements by other bishops afainst current health care plans?

[taildragger]

The dear Bishop forgot that the Bamster is G_d.... I know it is sarcastic, but it is what we are dealing with. I love his intellectual pursuit and reasoning, but will it be lost on so many in the pews. I hate to sound like an elitist, but as mentioned in the “5000 Year Leap” we need an informed electorate to survive. Most folks care more about what game is on and honey did you by the brats so I can grille them and have um ready for 1/2 time.....