text: Although I understand the good bishops concerns,  in my opinion, he has crossed the line, in terms of separation of church and state. As an individual, he certainly has the right to his opinion. However, when he speaks officially as a priest in public, using his office of priest, as the spokesman, he crosses that boundary. Let me explain, before people start yelling. I agree with much of what he says, but speaking ex cathedra he crosses that boundary. Doing so, risks more serious consequences. There are already too many Catholic haters in the US, and we don't need more. His comments, AS A PRIEST, will make matters worse.