Papist Quote of the Day

Kathleen Parker in the Washington Post, defending Mary Ann Glendon against the (predicatble) attacks she has received for refusing Notre Dame's Laetare Medal:

"Nevertheless, [Obama's] abortion stance is in direct conflict with Catholic teaching. And no place symbolizes Catholics in America quite the way Notre Dame does.

Offering this backdrop and extending the school's imprimatur to Obama constitutes a wink and a nod to abortion. Why not throw a pig roast in Mecca? That was Glendon's point. By her symbolic gesture of self-denial, she demonstrates that faith is an act, not a motto.

Obama might consider following Glendon's lead. Although he supports choice, the president also recognizes the moral complexity of those decisions. Out of respect for pro-life Catholics and their beloved institution, he should politely bow out."

For those keeping tabs, the AmP-sponsored Glendon support group has 2,500+ members.