Sarah Palin: Love her or Hate her?

She's brash, she's direct, and she's outspoken. But why do so many people hate her? I have a theory that I'll get to in a moment.
Sure, she's been in the public eye as the running mate of John McCain and as the governor of Alaska. As a public figure on the national stage, she was bound to stir up controversy and plenty of criticism. But what this woman has experienced on a personal level borders on insanity.
I get that once you step on the public stage, you are open for criticism. But this is more than criticism when your children are held up to public ridicule. This is intolerable! When did families become fair game for the media's attacks? Comedians and late night talk show hosts have always made fun of candidates. I understand that, but since when is it permissable to attack a candidate's children? Would Hillary Clinton have put up with this? Or Laura Bush? I don't think so. Sarah Palin, as a parent, was perfectly correct to stand up for her children's rights.
What kind of society have we become that the media can ruin a person's life just because they can? A very sad society indeed. What this woman has had to endure is reprehensible. The media can tear apart family life in this country without batting an eye. They are biased in their coverage. They can ridicule Sarah Palin's family but when John Edwards adultery scandal hit, they didn't say a word.
They can ridicule a woman's right to value life, even a life that will undoubtedly offer complications. They talk about giving a woman the right to choose and when she opts for having a special needs child, she is forced to suffer slings and arrows because of that choice. I applaud Sarah Palin for her choice to have and care for a special needs child. He will have a tough road ahead of him without being made fun of in the media.
As to the reason behind the media's constant attacks on this woman, I can only suggest that they fear her. Why else would they keep hammering away at her? Every public speaking engagement she attends is well attended. She offers enthusiasm and she's down to earth, just what this country needs. Whether she chooses to go into higher office or not, she is well liked by the people who support her.
Unfortunately, those big old boys that run the Republican party will probably not let her in. She's a threat to them as well.
If she does opt for public life, will she continue to face ridicule? Probably, because the all powerful Media is going to continue to make her life difficult. Once you step onto the public stage, you expect it. But leave her family alone! ~
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