As I'm sure you know, a massive earthquake struck near Port au Prince Haiti yesterday, killing thousands. Whenever something like this happens, an outpouring of sympathy and aid comes forth to help the victims. This is a wonderful thing. Modern technology makes helping even easier. I was able to make a small donation by sending a text message to Wyclef Jean's foundation. I understand the American Red Cross has enabled the same type of donation channel.
Amid this spirit of helping, something uglier comes to the surface. Those who claim to be crusaders for morality open up their mouths and give you a glimpse of what goes on in their rotten brains.
Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson's exchange after 9/11 lives in infamy. Falwell doesn't live in any sense anymore, but his stalwart partner spoke up with enough asininity for both of them, suggesting that the Haitian people had it coming because of their 1804 deal with the Devil. "True story," Robertson insists. These hateful old men and their head-bobbing followers just can't resist. Extending the hand of charity in the time of crisis, yet pulling it back for just long enough to whisper "you deserved this" before handing it over and applauding their own Christian love.
I would say I hope Robertson lives to regret his foolish words, but he's amassed quite a collection of them over the years and shows no sign of letting up. His website has issued a press release, stating that "Dr. Robertson never stated that the earthquake was God’s wrath." Not in so many words. He said the island was "cursed", which would indicate its misfortune arrived either through God's wrath, or the Devil's evil, while God sits by idly, presumably because he's still angry at those poor people's great grandparents.
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