tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24926524.post4349974162348451901..comments2023-12-21T04:43:12.366-06:00Comments on Price of Politics, Etc.: Palin/McCain's problem?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24926524.post-3699919298890212212008-09-03T12:02:00.000-05:002008-09-03T12:02:00.000-05:00Previous blogger hit the nail right on the head!Previous blogger hit the nail right on the head!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24926524.post-21696116732777654812008-09-02T15:32:00.000-05:002008-09-02T15:32:00.000-05:00The only time I would look at the kids when vettin...The only time I would look at the kids when vetting a candidate is if there is a pattern of the kids going nuts and getting in trouble with the law, etc. Then I would say maybe because then you have to wonder about their parenting. The argument that would follow is if they can't manage their own family how can they manage a town, state, or country? But we don't know all of the circumstances and I think that as a rule the kids should be off limits. I don't recall anyone going after Chelsea Clinton. Palin's kids should be treated the same.<BR/><BR/>But what is going on here is a different story and does not demonstrate a pattern. Those of us who have kids know that though we train up our kids they are free moral agents and will sometimes make decisions that are contrary to what we believe.<BR/><BR/>I think the Palins have demonstrated much love and support - which is what Bristol needs. This shouldn't be a campaign issue because again 17-year-olds for the most part make their own decisions.<BR/><BR/>I don't think Bristol's decision is a reflection on her parents' faith. Their response is a reflection of their faith and it has shown much mercy and grace.<BR/><BR/>Regarding McCain's vetting of Palin. Yes they have. They knew about this before, and felt it wasn't a disqualifer.<BR/><BR/>You know the funny thing is that those making the argument that Palin's kids should be looked at are typically the same ones who said Bill Clinton's extramarital affairs don't matter. Which I think is crazy since it spoke to his character. I mean if his own wife can't trust him why should I?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com