I can see that, and understand it.  

However, when people attack some folks in the netroots we all rally around.  For many Catholics attacking the Pope or the Church leadership is attacking themselves.

All I am suggesting is that a little more care in discussing things that people hold dear -- including progressive people -- is probably in order.  

Bloggers are snarky and quick with a quip, and that can get us into trouble sometimes.  Snark is great when it moves the issues forward, but when it is gratuitous -- as I think Amanda's was -- then it is just hurtful and doesn't put us in a good light.