Ech. I used to like Bill Donohue’s comments and such; but this is awful. “*IF* it gets to the point where the Catholic element is completely diluted[...]”...?? Exactly how low are you setting the bar, Bill? Having a Catholic Cardinal Archbishop smilingly and winsomely presiding over a parade which showcases “gay pride” groups is really a sign to clear-thinking people that “the Catholic element” (which used to be called “prevention of scandal”, back in teh pre-muddleheaded days) has left the stadium quite some time ago.
As a catholic, I am absolutely confused and frustrated with his stance too. I don’t understand why he is okay with this. The whole thing is disgusting! There should NEVER be a problem with pro life banners in the first place. It is completely in line with catholic teaching and that of Saint Patrick. Why is there a moral equivalence between the two? All he wanted was the ability of anyone to march with banners???