Anyone else get a letter from Walter Cronkite?

[AnnInLa]

((once you contribute to one "liberal" cause, you can expect your address to be distributed to all of the others, unfortunately. But, this appeal is one I will probably gladly donate to....read this from Walter, and see how you feel.))

Dear Friend,

When I anchored the evening news, I kept my opinions to myself. But now, more than ever, I feel I must speak out.

That's because I am deeply disturbed by the dangerous and growing influence of people like Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell on our nation's political leaders.

Especially after Robertson and Falwell both shamefully blamed America's courts and the highest levels of our government for the horrific 9/11 attacks on our nation. They said it happened because we "insulted God." Falwell went on to blame feminists, pro-choice Americans and other groups he despises. Like you, I understand that freedom of speech is a founding principle of our nation, and I respect people with the courage to speak their minds.

As a concerned person of faith, however, I have watched with increasing alarm as Religious Right groups manipulate religion to further their intolerant political agendas.

Over the years, Religious Right extremists have gained considerable influence on local school boards, in the Administration and in Congress. They have shrewdly twisted faith and religion into an intolerant, political platform.

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The Interfaith Alliance is a non-partisan, grassroots organization of people from more than 75 faith traditions. It's the only organization working full-time to challenge religious political extremism, while promoting the healing role of faith in public life. (?)

In short, The Interfaith Alliance offers a mainstream alternative for people of faith and good will to stand in opposition to the extremism of the Religious Right.

Religious Right groups like Focus on the Family and Family Research Council have millions of members and growing coffers of funds, helping them influence elections and persuade political candidates.

In response, many members of Congress are forced to cave in to their demands. Even politicians---who privately dislike its tactics or are uncomfortable with its political agenda---have been scared into submission.

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Thank you,

Walter Cronkite

www.interfaithalliance.org


Anyone donate to this org or know anything about it?? thanks

[uppityperson]

1. Walt is still alive? over 90? wow. Don't know anything, just had to say wow.

and kick

[zippy890]

2. yes, I've donated

its a good organization

[AnnInLa]

3. thanks

will donate also

[renate]

4. kick for Walter and the Interfaith Alliance

:loveya:

[bdamomma]

5. kick and will donate.

[faithnotgreed]

6. kicking for walter + for sanity