http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050626/ap_on_re_eu/pope_1Pope Benedict XVI urged motorists Sunday to take care as they embark on their summer holidays, lamenting the "tragic" loss of life on highways from careless drivers.<snip>
The pope noted that the end of June marks the start of summer holidays, when many Italians head to the seashore or the mountains — and the death toll from highway accidents increases, particularly on weekends.
Benedict wished everyone a good "well-earned" rest, but he said he also wanted to make an appeal for "prudence" for those who will be traveling.<snip>
"We must fight absent-mindedness and superficiality, which in an instant can ruin one's future and the future of others," he said. "Life is precious and unique: It must always be respected and protected, including with correct and prudent behavior on the roads."COMMENT: Wow, I can't believe I'm saying this, but he's right! I actually find myself agreeing with Pope Benedict! So I guess that makes the score:
Things I like about B16: 2
Things I don't like about B16: A lot
(Hey, I'm Catholic. I can rib the Pope, right? :evilgrin:)
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