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Defending Ann Coulter Jonathan Falwell This week, I read that Ann Coulter had said some pretty shocking things about Democrat presidential candidate John Edwards. I wondered why she would say such things. Then, as Paul Harvey might say, I read the rest of the story. Here's the gist: On ABC's "Good Morning America" broadcast, Ann Coulter was asked about some critical language she had used about Democrat presidential candidate John Edwards. In her response, she recalled something that the often coarse comedian Bill Maher once said about Vice President Dick Cheney. She said, ". . . you know, Bill Maher was not joking and saying he wished Dick Cheney had been killed in a terrorist attack — so I've learned my lesson: If I'm going to say anything about John Edwards in the future, I'll just wish he had been killed in a terrorist assassination plot." Her point was that Bill Maher, a liberal, can get away with saying the most scandalously terrible things about a national leader, so she'll do the same thing since it is evident that that type of language is acceptable on the public airwaves. But that language is not acceptable. That is, if you're a conservative. And so the media has been reporting, quite erroneously, that Ann Coulter has stated that she wishes John Edwards was killed by terrorists. It would be funny if it weren't so pitiful. Story Continues Below
You see, the truth doesn't seem to matter these days. The media appear to be more concerned with creating perception than reporting the news. It sometimes amazes me that members of the mainstream press do not even comprehend the basics of a story. I wonder if they are simply slow-minded or if they are willfully blinded by their political agendas. It's got to be one or the other. Whatever the case, it is increasingly evident that there is no equal playing field in the so-called mainstream media, the great embracers of "diversity." Miss Coulter was on the Fox News Channel's "O'Reilly Factor" on Thursday night and she seemed to be worn out by the continuing dishonest portrayals of her words. Who wouldn't be? So I say this to Miss Coulter: As long as you continue to contradict the policies of the mainstream — which expect us to gullibly accept everything they say — you will carry a target on your back. This is a truth that my dad experienced almost daily throughout his 51 years in ministry. It is apparent that when you stand up for conservative values, and especially when you stand up for Christian values, you will be ridiculed. But as my dad often said, we are not called to be popular, we are called to be faithful. Ann, rest assured, there are millions of people in this nation who appreciate your willingness to step into hostile fire in order to point out the inconsistencies of the mainstream. May you be bolstered by our prayers and well wishes. Special Service at TRBC This Sunday (July 1) is a special day in the history of Thomas Road Baptist Church. We will celebrate the conclusion of our miracle "Year of Jubilee." God has blessed our church in so many ways these past 51 years and we want to look back and thank Him, while also looking ahead and praying for His continued blessings. Just as Israel crossed over the river Jordan, we are crossing over into a new chapter in the history of our church. My father often talked about the next five years being more productive in this ministry than the previous 50. This Sunday, we begin that five-year journey. I am inviting all readers to join us for this important event. I will be sharing the five-year vision for TRBC and we have a special event that will take place at the end of each service. We will have two identical services on Sunday (one at 9:00 a.m. and one at 1. Editor's note: Read more on this subject in related Hot Topics:
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