While he did not call out Bryan Fischer by name, Mitt Romney did condemn the vilest of the Christianist demagoguery while addressing the coven of haters at the "Value Voters Summit." While it would have been preferable for Romney to have boycotted the event entirely, at least he said something about the toxicity of some of the leading merchants of division. Right Wing Watch has the video clip and here's part of what Romney had to say:
It goes without saying that trying to constantly denigrate others and inflict a hate and fear based theocracy on all citizens doesn't exactly jive with "civil and respectful debate." Not surprisingly, Romney's comments were not followed by thunderous applause. FRC and AFA are all about poisonous language and the endangerment of hatred. The Gospel Pharisees look like pretty nice people in comparison.
Our values ennoble the citizen, and they strengthen the nation. We should remember that decency and civility are values too. One of the speakers who will follow me today, has crossed that line I think. Poisonous language does not advance our cause. It has never softened a single heart nor changed a single mind. The blessings of faith carry the responsibility of civil and respectful debate. The task before us is to focus on the conservative beliefs and the values that unite us – let no agenda, narrow our vision or drive us apart.
It goes without saying that trying to constantly denigrate others and inflict a hate and fear based theocracy on all citizens doesn't exactly jive with "civil and respectful debate." Not surprisingly, Romney's comments were not followed by thunderous applause. FRC and AFA are all about poisonous language and the endangerment of hatred. The Gospel Pharisees look like pretty nice people in comparison.
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