The Pope – What Did You Expect?

OK, I know I shouldn’t expect rational thinking. So when the Pope says that "The spread of AIDS in Africa ahould be tackled by abstinence rather than condoms", I suppose I should not be surprised.

But then he goes on to say that "The traditional teaching of the church has proven to be the only failsafe way of preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS".

Er, no it hasn’t, you stupid, stupid man.

I’m reminded of the old joke:

Q: What do you call people who practice the rhythm method of contraception?

A: Parents.

I did not expect anything other from this pope. He will continue to bask in the luxury of the Vatican while tens of thousands of his followers will go to their early deaths through ignorance and superstition. It’s at times like these when I almost wish there was a god to strike down meretricious buggers such as Benedict.