Thu Nov 12, 7:49 PM ET

Former pastor Ted Haggard directs traffic on to his property for a prayer meeting in his home in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Haggard, who developed an anti-gay reputation over the years, said in a television interview Wednesday that he has more compassion for gays because of his trials in recent years. He also took responsibility for his actions. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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