 Why does the author say the pope does not respect freedom of other?
Bills are in the works in both houses of Congress to outlaw human cloning--a step urged on all governments by the pope himself. There is nothing like banning the nonexistent to show true leadership. The pope, unlike the president, is known for resisting temptation. He also openly claims the authority to decide how people reproduce. I respect the pope's freedom to lead his religion, and his followers' freedom to follow his dictate. But calling for secular governments to implement a ban, thus extending his power beyond those he can persuade, shows rather explicitly that the pope does not respect the freedom of others. So the pope's views on cloning are 1 st century rules applied using 15 th century religious thinking to a 21 st century issue.
 He tried to extend his power beyond his jurisdiction
 He wants all people to follow his set of laws  He expects all citizens to live by his standards  He tried to extend his power beyond his jurisdiction  His views are too far dated