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Monday, September 15, 2008 12:00 AM

The pastor who clashed with Palin

Baptist minister Howard Bess, who wrote a book Palin wanted banned and who fought her on abortion and gay rights, says the country should fear her election.

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  • Monday, September 15, 2008 12:16 PM

    Can she be bought?

    It would seem that the allegations in the article could be proven with a little foot work. More than a few people would be interested in the depth of her religious devotion and her devotion to America. Would she support legislation that might be considered by a majority as detrimental to America if similar support was offered to support her moral agenda.

    When you look at the lynching post cards, you see the Moral Majority staring back at you, broad hats, bull whips, vests and gold watches, smirking as a bundle of castrated rags swings in the wind or burns in the street. They knew what was right and they did not need a court of law nor need to consider the victim's rights. It was God's plan, they were chosen.

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