Bush Choice Withdraws From AIDS Panel
A Christian activist chosen by the Bush administration for an AIDS advisory panel withdrew his name under pressure Thursday after criticism of his characterization of the disease as the "gay plague."
Good riddance to Jerry Thacker. But what does this say about the Administration that nominated him in the first place? HHS Director Tommy Thompson's excuse is pitiful:Thompson said he had never met Thacker and was not familiar with his views until very recently. "When you have this many appointments to make, some controversial ones are going to get through."
Just think-- this team is in charge of judicial nominations, possibly including the next Supreme Court Justice---it makes us cringe.
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