LJ-SEC: (ORIGINALLY POSTED BY ccroft)

I think it's just so wrong in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita that the fundamentalists have lined up to label the devastation as God's vengence, I mean...

... oh wait, it hasn't happened yet? But we know it will. The way I see it, if a precedent can be set by fundies for "Divine Retribution" in advance of an event - The NOLA devastation supposedly punishment for the upcoming Southern Decadence which hadn't taken place yet - we have the right to condemn their fearful stupidity in advance of them opening their callous mouths. ;p

So yes, maybe we should start taking bets on the order in which the attributions of God's Wrath will come. Phelps was beaten to the punch by Falwell... perhaps he'll be spoiling to take the first crack this time?

In all, this post is more about my frustration at the mainstream media giving these crackpots coverage, when it just isn't news anymore - only inevitable. I'd like to call on TV networks and the Press alike to quit giving them even more reason to say such hateful things, by giving them the spotlight. It just isn't right.

Finally, best wishes to all in Rita's path; the administration won't afford itself another disaster like last time, but that doesn't mean it'll still be dangerous for anyone left behind.