Putting it to Dr. Holsinger, the Boy Scouts, conservatives, and lightbulbs. Also: Gordon's gin. A Ron Paulist? Plus more.
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OPERATION HOLSINGER
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Re: Mark Tooley's
Can a
Methodist Be U.S. Surgeon General
:
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p>The Looney Left is at it again. Democratic senators react to the
nomination of Dr. James Holsinger as U.S. Surgeon General much as a
patient reacts to a tap to the patella -- with a knee jerk
reaction. Dr. Holisinger's beliefs have nothing to do with his
abilities as a doctor or the U.S. Surgeon General. I have never
asked any physician who has treated me for a position check on
religion or politics. The doctor's beliefs beyond medicine are of
little interest to me as long as competent and complete medical
care is rendered. Are Dr. Holisinger's religious positions at all
relevant to the medical advice he will offer the nation? His views
on homosexuality are scientific: two male parts do not naturally
fit together. The fact that he agrees with the moral positions of
his church is not at all germane to his abilities to serve his
nation. Further, the position of Surgeon General is largely
symbolic. As the old wag goes, to the victor goes the spoils.
Despite the current troubles that the GOP is facing (has brought
upon itself), they did win the White House; President Bush has the
right to appoint competent people to vacant positions. The Senate
has the right and responsibility to advise on these appointments.
Sadly, once again, many senators confuse giving advice with mud
slinging.
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--
Ira M. Kessel
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Rochester, New York
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SCOUTING NEW JERSEY
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Re: Hal G.P. Colebatch's
The Pope
and the Boy Scouts
