Suozzi enters abortion debate (My Bishop supports pro - abortion "Catholic" politician)

Newsday.com ^ | May 11, 2005 | MICHAEL ROTHFELD

[murphE]

Calls for fewer abortions and admits conflicting feelings on issue as bishop praises his ‘political leadership'

Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi Tuesday drew ardent praise and fierce criticism for calling on "intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate and religious people" on both sides of the abortion debate to work together to reduce the practice.

In a rare show of support from a high-ranking church official for a Catholic politician who backs abortion rights, Bishop William Murphy of Rockville Centre Tuesday lauded Suozzi's "courageous and positive" step.

"I support all those in public life who will join Mr. Suozzi in the good programs helping pregnant women make choices other than abortion ... ," the bishop said in a statement. "Mr. Suozzi deserves our gratitude for exercising this kind of political leadership."

[ArrogantBustard]

Just curious, but is Bp. Murphy the sort of fellow who likes to play golf in a thunderstorm?

[murphE]

Despite Suozzi's affirmation of support for abortion rights,[Bishop] Murphy called the speech "on the whole, very helpful." Calling abortion "morally wrong," Murphy said, "I applaud Mr. Suozzi for his courageous and positive call."

Apparently being pro abortion can be a good thing, so long as your heart isn't in it. Ping

[26lemoncharlie]

B-16 will be calling Bishop William Murphy and will be enrolled for studying the Laws of God and the Laws of the Holy Roman Catholic Church, or consider defrocking!

[BlackElk]

This Bishop Murphy: Isn't he one of Bernard Cardinal Law's Boston Demoncratic hack bishops? What would we expect? How long until he is 75? B-16, call your office! Crackup in Suffolk and Nassau counties!

[sitetest]

Dear BlackElk,

He is a mere 65 years old, on this Saturday, that is.

Stake. Kindling. Accelerant. Matches.

[ninenot]

Ready, willing, able.