It's easier for the guard to see who comes and goes

...he does not mince words when it comes to the wealthy and powerful using and abusing those less fortunate. I am not a Catholic, I am, however, a student of the church in a historical sense. Over the centuries, more than one Pope has perished under dubious circumstances. And correct me if wrong, but I believe Popes are not autopsied.

was read from the pulpit of my church on LI the Sunday before election day. Then the congregation applauded.

The bishop who wrote the "voting guide" was in exile in my small dioceses due to his high level involvement in the pedophilia scandal made (in)famous by the movie Spotlight.

What must Francis think of these people?

and steal from the poor the rest of the week.

Are you listening to His Holiness, Paul Ryan? Do you get it, Pat Toomey?!

And yes, they usually vote Republican. I often wonder how they square their Christianity with their hatred and contempt for the poor.

She claims to be a big Catholic. When we asked her what she thought about the new Pope (back then) she said she didn't like his emphasis on helping others that are "less fortunate". If she could pick herself up, so should others. But then again, her husband got his degree via the GI bill and she and her sons have been on Social Security due to family circumstances. And she's one of those that lives in a 1950s house but is loaded.

Yes, Who Would Jesus forsake. . . ???