In 1910 G. K.. Chesterton, perhaps the greatest writer of the 20th century, wrote "What's Wrong With the World", to highlight that what is wrong is that we do not ask what is right. Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Philadelphia in 2015 for the World Meeting of Families will remind us all of what is right at the core of our society: Families as God intended them to be.

I just talked to God. He is doing fine and sends his regards to you and everyone! He also told me to pass it on that you got it wrong. God is the God of love and not the God of hate.
He is perfectly fine with gay marriage. He admitted that he is not pleased about the Catholic Church in Philadelphia. Says there is more to come out.

In closing, God reminds us that he is all about love. And that is God's truth!

Long live the Pope! It's great that people still have morals and believe how they were raised. Funny how in this country is that it's almost a crime to be anti-gay marriage. I hope this Papal visit reverses this trend and brings ignorance out of people.

This is great news! How do we get advanced tickets? This would be like getting olympics tickets. Good to see our city being a spotlight of something good for a change

Bob Byrne,

Interesting, the title you came up with on this article, "Pope's Philly Trip to Endorse Straight Marriage". I know you are one of the Patch leftists but don't you think that "Pope's Philly Trip to Endorse Traditional Marriage" would better define his visit? You intentionally used that title to imply something negative. Marriage has always been about one man and one women. This new perversion is the product of people like you, so anxious to be inclusive and understanding at the cost of the society at large. Thousands of years of tradition and a few little leftist lunatics come on board to show everyone the way. I think Patch hires people for their editorial staff from the roles of mental institutions....in Cuba.

David "Patch" is a liberal media. Owned by AOL. What else do you expect? It seems they drive anything moral or just off the cliff and yes try to be "politically correct" with this and other subjects.
David is right and factual that marriage is between one woman and one man.

Does anyone remember the Papal flowers debacle from the 1979 visit? I'm fuzzy on the details but I remember that tulips were planted especially for the visit. Chaos ensued when the bulbs were dug up. Does anyone have more details?

Our Clown,

How is it a cost to our society at large? How about the celebration of the abnormal? I think most of the gay persuasion know they are not normal. And most of them know the purpose of setting some kind of standard for a society. I don't advocate doing anything that infringes on one's personal liberty but society has a right to set some standards and in 32 states to date the public doesn't want "gay marriage(an oxymoron) to be the ideal. It's not about hatred, it's about standards and ideals.

And your disgust for the religious gives away your personal abnormal views. Why don't you try to live and let live rather than bend the rules to support your own perversion?

Take Cyanide,

There is no comparison between women's rights and gay rights. Being abnormal has nothing to do with an individuals rights. To get a drivers license has requirements...age, capability, etc. Society has the right to set standards for marriage. In the US they say one man, one woman. In Kenya it may be different but that's their right.

McArthur,

The basis isn't necessarily religious, except for fools like you trying to muddy the water. Democrat bigwigs do too. What's that have to do with the price of milk?

Matt Skoufalos,

Anyone with half a brain(so I qualify) knows what your leftist in arms was trying to do. Straight, gay...what's the difference? It was a purposeful use of words. And why isn't Bobby answering himself? And why do you feel compelled to answer for him? You are answering because you know I'm correct. ANd Bobby is not answering because he knows he's wrong.

interesting discussion

Ric,

I don't know what the basis of your belief is but if it makes you feel gay, so be it.

David Vaccaro, you are dominating this discussion. 1 out of 3 messages were written by you. Clearly you are a safe hating homosexual..

Just a couple more messages by you and it will be 1 out of 2 messages are written by you!

Matt Skoufalos,

On another subject...when is Patch(you being the head leftist) going to do another puff piece on President Obama what with Scott Walker crushing the recall effort in Wisconsin? I think this loss will have some profound impact on us here in New Jersey. I'm looking forward to your next piece telling us all how wonderful Obamacare is going to be for us all and how brilliant its author.

p.s I love Patch's article on Facebook...do you "Facebook"?

Bryan Littel

10:39 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Bob's not answering because he's one of our PA editors (Trediffryn-Easttown, specifically) and doesn't get notifications on comments posted when we pick up his stories on this side of the Delaware. It's less of a conspiracy than you may think, Dave.

Brian,

I'll take you at your word but since you've taken the interest...why not weigh in on his wording?

Dave

Bryan Littel

11:23 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Pretty self-explanatory. The controversy's over gay marriage (which, like it or not, now exists in at least some states), and the Pope's coming in to say man-woman marriage is the only option (big surprise, I know). Traditional, straight, heterosexual - semantically, it's all the same, and since gay marriage is an option, it's necessary to have some kind of qualifier. "Straight" fits more neatly.

Bryan,

"self-explanatory"... to you...a young and partisan liberal. Anyone trying to represent themselves as delivering information in impartial way wouldn't use such a term. The Pope, any Pope is understood to be the spiritual leader of a religious movement wouldn't use the word "straight" and only a half-wit with an agenda would mix such a term in his title. If he went on to mention his personal view and used the term "straight" would have been fine but Bobby didn't. It is you that has to "parse to your heart's delight"<-that's very appropriate.

Bryan,

Any normally educated person would have written the title of the article, "Pope's Philly Trip to Endorse Traditional Marriage". It wouldn't have betrayed the author as bias, snarky or ill-educated. It would have been perfectly acceptable to have used the term "straight" in the body of the article. What he wrote doesn't make sense unless you are writing for an outfit dedicated to pushing an extreme philosophy.

Dave, I've been reading your posts for a while and noticed gays really disgust you. At first I thought this was religion but I'm thinking differently after you told someone to take cyanide for having a different opinion from you. I don't remember that one in the bible but I read an article where if people hate gays it's because they're really gay themselves. Come on Dave, it's a new age! You can come out of the closet!

JustWondering,

That is nice of you to say. I'm always encouraged when I meet people that are brave enough to endure the wave of insanity that gets aimed at those who don't accept the maniacal arguments offered by the easily led and weak-minded. There are plenty of people that still have no problem distinguishing truth from nonsense. The birth of the computer and instant communications have given lunatics the sense they are in control...fortunately they're not, but some have yet to realize it.

Dave

Roland W,

I suggest you up the prescription on your reading glasses because you see things that don't exist. I've never said what you have implied. But speaking of "Gays"...it always amuses me when those who supposedly have sensitivities that us mere mortals lack, suggest that we are "closet" gays and that would be some kind of punishment. As though to be such would be a fate worse than death.

Roland...you are very odd.

I'm going to (once again) remind the commenters here about our terms of service. You can talk about whatever you want. You have the right to express your opinions. But there's nothing that says that you're allowed to namecall, harrass, threaten, or bully your fellow Patchers. Keep the ugliness at bay or you will not have the privilege of communicating here.

Queen Dave, Yep, I agree. That's me. The easily led. Actually, my viewpoint is the same as yours. I'm just not stupid enough to say it like you do. As far as calling me sensitive, I find that pretty insulting. If you're going to insult me, I wish you'd just tell me to take cyanide like you did to the other guy.
Good for you sticking up for the other closet gays like you. Your more sensitive than people give you credit for.

Dave, Dave, Dave, I'm not trying to harm you buddy, I'm not trying to say my position is superior to yours. I'm saying my viewpoint is ignorant, intolerant and condescending and to think I'm morally superior and to insult others because their viewpoint is different makes me a jackass! Just like you! We're brothers in arms. As for telling me I'm odd and misguided, we sure are.

When the sun is low I have my own shadow? What kind of left wing liberal crappola is that? You sure are making it hard for me to absorb that jackass identity of yours. Oh well, all I can say is Long live the Queen! Hey, that was a stupid, ignorant thing for me to say. I'm back in Dave world and life is good.

Ric/Roland,

You really surprise me...you can count. (-:

Dave

Dave, It's just like you're Sherlock Holmes, the way you figured out I'm Ric/Roland. I guess you used your keen sharp intellect to painstakingly gather all the clues. I should have realized your ability for brilliant deduction when you wrote in one post that all the people in AC spend their money on drugs and prostitutes. Pure genius! I think it's time more people hear from the bible of Dave. How about I drive you to AC so you can tell "the people" there to stop spending your tax dollars on drugs and ho's. I think it's high time "those people" heard from someone with a mind like yours. Just a little advice, Dave. 1) You better have a nice pair of sneakers. 2) You better be able to run a 3 minute mile.
Well, Dave old chum, I think it's time you started commenting on some of the other stories. The world shouldn't be deprived of that thoughtful insight only you can provide. I, for one, can't wait. p.s. Hey Sherlock, who is Ric, anyway?

Roland/Ric,

I don't know what your problem is. If anyone is showing the "man love" you were accusing me of, it's you. You are keeping a count on the number of postings I make. You are creating multiple names to post under to respond to me. I've admitted that you can consider me gay as I'm a very happy person but you want or need more. I don't have any compulsions like you do..."you" are pursuing me. You seem to be possessed with me since you quote my postings. Ric/Roland...I can't quote your posts because I couldn't care less what you think. I'm guessing you are just lonely and I don't mind helping you out once in a while going back and forth on a subject but I'm married. And just so you know, I've posted on a whole host of subjects...you are the one who seems fixated on this Gay thing. I wonder why.

Dave

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