By Ron Lowe Santa Monica Rent control’s time has come to end Editor:
Even though Jerry Falwell had a lighter side, one tends to remember the other side — the public persona of the preacher we came to know so well. Falwell spotlighted everything that is wrong with Christian conservatives and the fundamentalist right. The preacher spent years fanning the flames of hate. Falwell led the charge of those trying to tear down the wall between church and state.
Falwell was a major player in the front line of the anti-abortion crazies and had a serious case of homophobia. If the right reverend had had his way, we would have prayer in school. Let’s not mince words and try to glorify Jerry Falwell.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 23, 2007. Read the original PDF.