Sentences with phrase «opposing stance on the issue»

Political party representatives who spoke on the programme, as usual, took opposing stance on the issue.

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5oo, ooo priests for 1.2 billion Catholics - There is the answer to why the abusing priests were tolerated.The conclave elected exactly who they wanted to be Pope - Someone who would not rock the boat.I believe Pope Benedict was advised to retire in light of the Federal indictment pending so this would not involve a standing Pope and the possiblity of him being found guilty.I further think this new election of Pope will allow the Church to change it's stance on the very controvertial issues the Church is facing ie.female priests being one, the decisions appearing more acceptable coming from a new head as opposed to reversed stance of standing Pope.This decision to retire, in the Churchs» view I believe is damage control and not neccessarily Pope Benedict's desire.If looked at for what it is - A very slick maneuver indeed.

Combined with his changing stance on congestion pricing (he voted in favor in the Council, but now claims to oppose it) this position raises questions as to whether his positions on the issues are driven by principles or the desire to be returned to office for a third term.

In October 2011, Cuomo insisted he wasn't going to budge on the issue, comparing it to his father's stance opposing the death penalty, which was unpopular at the time.

What George may not remember is that Ulster County voted against him because of his stance and votes on key issues ~ marriage equality (he voted against gay marriage) ~ and he has stated that he is opposed to abortion regardless of reason (including the potential death of the mother)....