Democrats apologize for Christian-fish parody

[Thom Little]

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- The state's Democratic chairman has apologized for a political gimcrack that parodied a popular Christian automobile adornment.

The fish-shaped magnet was posted for sale alongside other political paraphernalia last week on the state Democratic Party's Web site.

The magnet also bore the image of a cross and the word "hypocrite" over a background of flames. State Rep. Doug Ericksen, R-Bellingham, called it an "anti-Christian" symbol.

Paul Berendt, the state Democratic chairman, said he was surprised to find the item advertised on the Web site. He told The Seattle Times the magnet was not properly vetted and was removed from the party's site after less than 48 hours.


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[w13rd0]

1. um, did Jesus trademark the fish?

Seems this isn't anti-Christian, it's anti-hypocrite. Does Roug Ericksen love hypocrites?

[catabryna]

3. Ummmmmm.....

That would be like me having a FSM symbol on my car with the word "Hellbound" amongst the flames. Come on, people! As a Christian, I wouldn't do something so atrocious as this! And, I would hope that there are others here who can see this crap (on both sides!) for what it's worth.

It's probably time to duck now! :hide:

[rd_kent]

2. Wish I could have gotten one, first!!!

[Parche]

4. symbol

Why apologize, they are hippo krits