bush wants his homophobic pal as surgeon general

Major Medical Associations Denounce Holsinger’s Views On Homosexuality

The Surgeon General of the United States is supposed to be “America’s chief health educator.” But President Bush’s nominee, James W. Holsinger, has repeatedly espoused medically-inaccurate homophobic positions that undermine his credibility to be the next Surgeon General.

(Think Progress)
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This is way past being ridiculous! Doesn't bush know anyone who is not an extremist, bigoted moron?
Or for that matter, anyone who is even remotely qualified for any position that he nominates them for?