[Judith Anne]

I would think that one of those that Christ called and chose as his brother, who gave of himself to the death in obedience to Christ's command to preach the good news, etc. would merit better than be called a ‘looney’, a ‘stretcher of truth’....well, you get the idea. Some folks probably take it personally.

And I would think that the young virgin that Christ called and chose as His Mother, who gave of herself to the death in obedience to Christ's request to bear the good news within, next to her heart, would merit better than be called a nobody, nothing but a vessel, a plain woman like any other who was fit only to cast aside...well, you get the idea. Some folks probably think Catholics worship her.

[count-your-change]

Since I've never referred to Mary in those terms perhaps your comment might be be directed elsewhere.

On the other hand to go far beyond what Jesus himself said of her and their relationship brings up the question of when veneration and devotion becomes worship in all but name.
As the Catholic Encyclopedia describes this veneration and devotion:

“As the Blessed Virgin has a separate and absolutely supereminent rank among the saints, the worship paid to her is called hyperdulia”

So yes, some folks might really think Catholics worship Mary.