During this season of double-speak by those who hope to run for political office, it was a good thing to know that there are those who will actually say what they think. Most of the people we hear of in the news say only what people want to hear.
The Rev. Jerry Falwell did not change his views to make his audience like him better. He only spoke what he felt was truth. In his life, he was a good father, as all of his children became assets to society. One became a surgeon and another an attorney. He led his personal life with honor; there is no scandal to dig up about him. He came from a difficult background but he rose above it.
It is extremely unkind to his family and those close to him and those who admired him to ridicule him now that he has gone on. His family is grieving the passing of someone they loved. They actually knew the man, not what some sound bite said about him.
The Rev. Jerry Falwell did not bear any ill will toward people. When he spoke of tragic results from an action, he only spoke of the hurt that the action will cause that individual. He was not directing his comments toward the person themselves. As he himself was able to overcome his hard upbringing, he felt that anyone could better themselves.
It is fashionable to speak only what people want to hear. I would rather have a conversation with someone who actually inspires my mind to think and analyze why I believe in something. It is a much more interesting conversation than just hearing repetitive talking points taken from a chosen favorite organization.
Linda Mills
Monroe
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