Chavez's Plans Worry Catholic Leaders

By IAN JAMESAssociated Press Writer
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -
Roman Catholic leaders said Saturday they are worried about President Hugo Chavez's plans to rewrite the constitution, and said he has no right to insult priests who publicly disagree with him.

Chavez has proposed doing away with presidential term limits as part of constitutional reforms, which would allow him to run again in 2012 and beyond. He says any constitutional changes would have to be approved in a popular vote.

But the Venezuelan Bishops' Conference has complained that reform proposals are being drafted without public involvement by a committee that Chavez appointed.

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Note From The Owner: Another real friend of Democracy begins to consolidate his power. Dang I could have sworn that the Democrats said we could trust this guy.


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