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Coming up, Deborah Potter on the controversial life of the late dorothy day. She was a convert to catholicism who fed the poor, defied authority, opposed all war, and is now being considered for sainthood. And this weekend of the Grammy Awards, kim lawton looks at the new mainstream success for contemporary christian music. Welcome. Im bob abernethy. Its good to have you with us. There was more attention this week to the ethical debate weaponized drones in the war on terror. The discussion came amid a Senate Intelligence Committee Confirmation hearing for john brennan, nominated to be the next head of the cia. Brennan helpelead the obama adminisations largely secret drone program. A leaked memo revealed the justice departments view that it is legal for the government to kill u. S. Citizens overseas if it believes they pose an imminent threat, even if there is no evidence of an immediate specific attack. Some ethicists say that amounts to illegal targeted killings. They are not the best
Setting a precedent that to resign office is a legitimate, right thing to do. The archdiocese made this comment about the decision to resign. This is an act of boldness on the part of this pope and also, of great humility. Pope benedict was criticized for not being a vocal supporter of immigration reform. It needs to be talking about it. They dont have the opportunity to work. The timing of the retirement should allow his successor to be elected in time for holly week. In san jose, abc 7 news. Now, Cardinal Roger mahony plans to vote for next pope. He is banned from many public functions. The current archbishop restricted mahoneys duties stemming from the mishandling of sexual abuse cases involving priests under his supervision but does that not disqualify him being eligible to vote nomplt pope. Numbers of the college of the cardinals, 203 mostsenior members will be called to rome. Once arrive theyre shut into the vatican ask will vote every day. If a two thirds vote is not reached aft
Welcome. Im bob abernethy. Its good to have you with us. There was more attention this week to the ethical debate weaponized drones in the war on terror. The discussion came amid a Senate Intelligence Committee Confirmation hearing for john brennan, nominated to be the next head of the cia. Brennan helped lead the obama administrations largely secret drone program. A leaked memo revealed the justice departments view that it is legal for the government to kill u. S. Citizens overseas if it believes they pose an imminent threat, even if there is no evidence of an immediate specific attack. Some ethicists say that amounts to illegal targeted killings. They are not the best strategy, they are not ethically right, and they are not morally right. After much campaigning by outside groups on both sides, the boy scouts postponed until may a decision on lifting its ban on gay scouts and leaders. Several conservative religious organizations were particularly vocal in their opposition to lifting t
Welcome. Im bob abernethy. Its good to have you with us. There was more attention this week to the ethical debate weaponized drones in the war on terror. The discussion came amid a Senate Intelligence Committee Confirmation hearing for john brennan, nominated to be the next head of the cia. Brennan helped lead the obama administrations largely secret drone program. A leaked memo revealed the justice departments view that it is legal for the government to kill u. S. Citizens overseas if it believes they pose an imminent threat, even if there is no evidence of an immediate specific attack. Some ethicists say that amounts to illegal targeted killings. They are not the best strategy, they are not ethically right, and they are not morally right. After much campaigning by outside groups on both sides, the boy scouts postponed until may a decision on lifting its ban on gay scouts and leaders. Several conservative religious organizations were particularly vocal in their opposition to lifting t