A number of people, both Republican and Democrat, have argued that some of the news coverage of Sarah Palin has been sexist. This clip shows Jon Stewart poking fun at Republicans who claim Palin's coverage has been unfair. Do you think it's fair to ask about Palin's family life? Why or why not?
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I do not call this "fun" at all. It is a hard road to ride on when a teenager is pregnant. They need family support, not the media poking fun. Because it is not. I applaude the girls who do not terminate their pregnancy. My other feelings are appreciation from the support of their families who did not try to talk them into an abortion. Women need the support not judgement at this time.
Just to be clear, I didn't mean that Palin's situation was "fun," or that story of her daughter was "fun." I just meant that this is a clip from Comedy Central ... not a real news station. Also, I don't think the clip is making fun of Sarah Palin or her daughter. Jon Stewart is making fun of what he seems to think is hypocrisy in the sense that he has footage of individuals saying two dramatically different things in response to the same issue. I don't think that this clip was about judging Sarah Palin's daughter. Maybe I'm misinterpreting your post. :)
This whole thing about Palin's family has really gone far enough. It's clear to me that they are asking these questions just because she's a woman.. IN COMPARISON, presidents who have had family issues (besides Clinton's affair) have not caused this much outrage. Look at how many teenagers are pregnant today, we have shows on TV dedicated to them. Bush's daughter in 2001 had a brush with the law for underage drinking (not to say that drinking and pregnancy are the same thing), and I'm pretty sure I remember reading that wasn't her first. They are singling her out because she's a woman, and that is unfair.
I totally agree with Britty, it has gotten out of hand, her family yes will be in the public's eye, but its her family business like every other family in the United States. Not one family is perfect. And i think the media is just out of hand. The media is pushing it more because she is a women, and they always try to find the flaws in women.
I believe people should leave the family alone about their personal business. Go on the woman's credentils whether she is qualifed or not.
so, although i understand the point britty and jamie are making i don't necessarily agree. the media is making just a big deal out of obama's family life as well, even his religious life. maybe it's better to argue that the media tends to descriminate more towards any minority, not just women?
I think that journalists should not ask it just because she is a woman. Or they sould do the same with the other candidates.
But do you think it is only sexism ? Isn't it because people are more and more curious and want to know about private life ?
Sarah Palin has been the talk of the town and all over media lately. The show talks about how the media has been showing her. It seems fair to me about media digging to Palin's life as she is running for the Vice President of USA but talking about the daughter, perfect family. Come on what are you trying to prove? No one is saint. Instead, the media should be questioning her potential to work, achievement, knowledge and qualificatons.
I don't think that it's fair that Palin's family is brought into this race. The people should be focusing on whether she can make good decisions and choices for the American people. Her family life is a different matter.
I agree with Casey. I think what's important is whether she has the skills and abilities to do what's right in order to perform her job well. The fact that her teenage daughter is pregnant has nothing to do with her skills and abilities.
I agree with Cathy the family needs support and encouragement.
It is totally outrageous the way the media is treating Sarah Palin. They are constantly making fun of her and making her look like a stupid woman. They would not treat a man that way. It is no surprise though, they mocked Hillary Cinton because she always wore a pant suit.
Move over men, the women are coming on!
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