I wish Falwell a speedy recovery.

For a generation, Falwell has gotten under my skin with his viewpoints and apparent influence. And I talk about him sometimes on this blog.

But I don’t wish sickness and desease on anyone just because I disagree with them.

Get well soon.

CNN.com - Rev. Jerry�Falwell in critical condition - Mar 29, 2005: “LYNCHBURG, Virginia (AP) — The Rev. Jerry Falwell was hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday, battling his second case of viral pneumonia in just five weeks, hospital and church officials said.

Falwell, 71, was admitted to Lynchburg General Hospital shortly before midnight Monday suffering from ‘respiratory arrest,’ the hospital said in a statement, meaning his breathing had slowed or stopped.

‘His cardiac status is stable and there is no evidence of a heart attack,’ said hospital spokesman Tom Urtz, reading from a statement. ‘He is alert and responding to questions.”