Lots of politicians have made lots of political "hay" from their relationships with Billy Graham and with their efforts to make him an icon.

I suppose that instead of calling Graham "America's Pastor," it would be better to call him "The Politicians' Pastor." And politicians on both sides of the aisle will insist that Billy Graham be honored at the U.S. Capitol.

That being said, we could have done a whole lot worse. The respect government officials paid to Jerry Falwell was frightening to me. While I disagreed with his politics and his religion, Billy Graham seemed to be a good man. And he served to bridge the gap between Democrats and Republicans.

I realize there are many people here who insist that only one point of view can be correct. I disagree with them.

-Joe Offer-