text: Rarely do I agree with Jamie Manson, but I agree with many of her points today.
  To me, a conservative Republican and practicing Catholic with a gay son,  
  Father Martin appears to be very unorthodox in his theological and moral views.
  I've been somewhat successful as a businessman, 
  and I've been lucky enough to give generously to the Catholic Church.  
  I would never give to a bishop who was not clearly and unambiguously anti-abortion and anti-gay marriage.  
  Jamie is right about that aspect of this situation.  
  By the way, my son and I get along very well.  
  He knows not to force me to accept his views about homosexuality, 
  and he doesn't have to accept mine.  
  Though on many issues, 
  we see eye to eye, 
  especially on abortion and economic issues.