Article from yesterday: Author says, "German shouldn't be chosen"

[Democrats_win]

Ironic isn't it.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_3708701,00.html
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The next pope should not come from Germany, says a prominent author on the anti-Semitism and Nazi history of her German homeland.

"Consider it a misfortune (if the pope) comes from a devout Catholic community," said Anna Rosmus. "We hope it will be someone from Africa where the church is alive."

"Take any old geezer, but refrain from Ratzinger....

Rosmus met Pope John Paul II when he first visited Germany and embraced his willingness to be open to the Jewish community. She is doubtful that Ratzinger can follow in his footsteps.

[Langley85]

1. reverse prejudice

It's interesting that these people talk so much about being discriminated against and then automatically assume that because Ratzinger is German he won't reach out to Jews. Isn't that being racist?

[Melodybe]

3. Maybe if he hadn't already come out against the jewish faith your argument

would hold water, since he has...

[d_b]

2. The Pope should have been from Latin America.

[Mr Rabble]

4. I believe in the tooth fairy.