Pan, I think we both know none of those groups has the funds the Knights have, to say nothing of two million members. Also, I'm not sure any of the groups you mention get the access to people in the pews, or the hierarchical support the Knights do. I think it's justifiable for NCR to explore the Knights and their use of resources, but I agree they should be evenhanded in so doing.  I didn't read this essay as a hit piece.