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Something struck a chord with me as I watched Mehmet Ali Agca (Pope John Paul II's attacker) be released from prison in Turkey yesterday. As he left the prison grounds, he was praised with applause and whistles from a small group of people gathered to watch his release. From my righteous NYC studio cloister, I admonished these people for lauding a guy who has caused so much harm. We would never cheer a guy who shoots at the Popester. Uhhh.... right. We'll still hold candlelight vigils for gang members with four times as many kills on their resume. These lunatics are everywhere, even in my backyard. Its enough to make you couch jumping mad.
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