Rudy, This is God. Can You Hear Me Now?

On the heels of the Republican presidential debate last evening, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Rode Island criticized Rudy Giuliani's stance on abortion stating,"As Catholics, we are called, and indeed required, to be pro-life, to cherish life and protect human life as a precious gift of God from the moment of conception until the time of natural death. As a leader, as a public official, Rudy Giuliani has a special obligation in that regard."

Giuliani, who earlier had been purposely vague on abortion rights, has recently come out to clarify his position. He claims that while he is personally opposed to abortion, he respects a woman's right to choose in a "pluralistic society".

Not yet done with Giuliani, Bishop Tobin called Giuliani's stance, "pathetic, confusing and hypocritical."

With these comments fresh in the news, Giuliani, once again tried to clarify his position on the issue during Tuesday evening's debate. This time, in the midst of his comments, a crash of thunder and bolt of lightning interrupted his microphone. Giuliani glibly remarked thatt this was like being a scared kid in parochial school.

Coincidence, I think not.