Absolutely not! That's the right I'm all hot about. I think it's a dumb thing for a church (or any religious organization) to do. I have not said so before, here or anywhere else, because I try not to criticize any religion. Islam excluded. If this were a demonstration held by citizens not associated with any organization I would have more respect for it myself.
Petraeus has that same right.
He certainly does have the right. But he has responsibilities and obvious political affiliations that make his words far more influential and therefore far more open to criticism. We have enough doubts about the loyalty of our Federal government without a top general in our military adding fuel to our concerns.
...will likely win a sizable settlement...
I have my doubts about that but that's kind of a small side issue in light of all the others we're discussing here IMO.
But I still have the right to call a spade a spade with respect to the conduct of the "pastor"...
Without a doubt. I have done my best to avoid saying what I think about that for a couple of reasons. One being to keep my discussion of it centered on the principle of free speech and not the act itself the other a personal matter more or less.
FReegards, Abundy. Stay safe.
Thanks...and back at you.