Busily writing a scathing diatribe against and disassociation of Pat Robertson (like this one, this one and this one), I paused momentarily to read a few of the blogs I frequent.  I needed a distraction as Pat's activities can be gloomy and disheartening, not just because of what he says and does but also because people listen to him.

That's when I came across this post over at Tempus Fugit.  Mark hits the nail on the head and expresses my sentiments easily and precisely.  Rather than give any credence to Pat's further ramblings, I'm crossing him off of my list of people to talk about here.  I believe, as Mark suggests, that discussing Pat's latest atrocity each time he opens his mouth somehow lends credence to his words, somehow extends his reach by subjecting others to the hatred he claims is of his god.

Not any more.  I will remain disgusted by what he says and does, but I will not let my site provide a dais for such blatant hypocrisy, bigotry and discrimination.  He betrays his religion, yet those moments do not stand as an affront to the many American believers who follow him.  He lies, yet the proof of this goes unmarked by the outrage of Christians everywhere.  He preaches intolerance and selfishness, yet sheeple throughout the nation and around the globe continue to give him credence and support.  It's horrifying, and I won't be a part of his machinations anymore.

It's our actions, not our beliefs, that define who we are.  Let this action speak for itself: I stop all coverage of Pat Robertson beginning immediately.  I will not be a body upon which he can stand and shout his odious message.