Well, Pat Robertson did it again…he’s managed to anger me by simply opening his mouth. Now, before I tell you what he said, I need to re-affirm my commitment to pacifism, which is an important tenet of my Quaker faith. Having said that, I was still infuriated when Pat closed out today’s episode of the 700 Club by thanking our brave men in uniform.
Now, I realize that Pat is older than me, and perhaps he is having a difficult time remembering that women are, in fact, serving in the military these days. But, as he has made this “oversight” more than once, I’m inclined to think that he opposes having the “weaker” sex employed at such tasks. And even though I am against the military in principle (because it involves taking lives), I am still for the rights of women—all women—whether or not they share my faith convictions. I, as all Quakers are taught, try to live my life in a way that removes the occasion for war. But I’m not stupid; I know war is going to happen. And I also know that many people are okay with it, and in fact desire the chance to serve. So, I cannot help but point out that anyone who wants to serve—be it male or female—should have a right to do so. And they do have that right. So, why is it that Pat cannot accept this? If he wants to thank those who serve, he needs to thank everyone involved, not just “the boys”.
2 comments:
Honey, we could devote an entire blog on the stupid things Pat has said over the years.
Well, that's true. But really, forgetting that women serve too? Any way, thanks for reading my blog!
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