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Doug Kmiec Writes President Obama: 'Friendship Will Not Permit Me to Disregard Duty to Faith and Country'

Doug Kmiec convinced many Catholics to elect President Barack Obama and received an ambassadorship to Malta. He also became a lightning rod in the Catholic community and beyond. I have not heard from him since he resigned his ambassadorship. That is until last weekend. His letter to the President is worthy of note.
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Silver Lining in the Unconstitutional HHS Edict? A New Catholic Action Is Rising

There is an old adage, "Every cloud has a silver lining". It simply affirms that even in the midst of a bad situation, something good can arise. I suggest that is precisely what has happened with this unjust and unconstitutional Edict.  It has given birth to a New Catholic Action - just in the nick of time.The Obama administration thought they had given the Catholic Church 13 months to comply with unjust and unconstitutional regulations or face punitive consequences. In fact, their unjust action has prompted a response which can - and will - lead to major social change for the true common good. 
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