| bigjon said: It is comparisons like this that start flame fest which then lead to people calling other people childish. Lets see, Obama went to a church (which usually mean you beleive what they preach there) where the pastor common made racist and anti american remarks, which you compared to Sarah's daughter have a baby... #1 is Sarah had gotten pregnant by another man then yes. This would be a HUGE scandel. If anything this will help many American families identify with her. Her family is facing a challenge that is very common in our country, and they are handling it the right way.... I really do not see the comparison. It is about the same as the Hitler comparison you think I made.
Also to Super, the reason political flames escalate so quickly is because the material in question actually matters in the grand scheme of things... In 5 years no one is going to care if KH3 was on the Wii or PS3... but they will care about who is elected.
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I think it is completely more valid to focus on immediate family members than somebody's pastor. You LIVE with these people, so you obviously directly influence them and they directly influence you, especially a daughter who is still a minor.
How many other politicians have been criticized for their pastor? Pretty much none. How many have been criticized for the actions of their sons and daughters? Quite a few more. Is it necessarily a good thing? No, but the direct connection is there.
Alright, so we will offer this for fair comparison. What if politician X's pastor (or former teacher, or mailman) raped and killed someone? What if politician X's son or daughter raped and killed someone? Which story do you think would get more traction with the news media?
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