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Tighter lips?
February 18, 2006

Slower to speak

As a 78-year-old pilgrim who has made more than his share of stupendous blunders, I am appalled at the audacity of two other seniors. Pat Robertson and President Carter ("Tighter lips?" The Buzz, Feb. 18), by this time, should have learned the value of James' admonition "to be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." The temerity of their public statements and the egotism of their defenses are an embarrassment to the cause of Christ. They should retire from the microphones and return to building and feeding.
—Paul B. Clingen, Rifle, Colo.

Ten years after attending Regent University, I would argue that most of the stereotypes ring false. While I was speaking with a faculty mentor, Mr. Robertson pulled up curbside in a flashy new sports car. "A black Ferarri, Pat! What does that say?" mocked my prof. "Go for it!" shot back the Reverend. This hints at the real reason for much of the animosity. He is a bona fide believer and a hugely successful high roller who puts his money where his mouth is. Sure he has strong opinions, but they are shared by millions of viewers and donors. Sophisticates in the evangelical subculture may smart when he whittles away at their hard-won respectability, but no one can deny his impact or integrity.
—Joe Martin, Virginia Beach, Va.

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March 18, 2006, Vol. 21, No. 11

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