[guatparents2be]

This thread has gone too far off track. I was trying to hear what people with different opinions on either side had to say about Palin, as a mom, running for VP.

Political differences I'm gonna say no harm done. But now it has turned to bigotry and racism. Here? On our international forum? I'm shocked and saddened.

As the author, I would like to request the moderators close this thread.

[SKL]

Originally Posted by jandc

deeply respect all religions, but the quote in question has nothing to do with religion, it has to do with hate. The fact that it was uttered in a church is only relevant in that this is where young children are a captive audience.

For all we know, that's what Mr. Obama was hearing during his childhood education in a muslim country, so maybe he thinks that's fine and dandy.

I am the first person to say let's stay away from criticizing ALL of the candidates about ALL of their parenting choices. No double standard, please. The double standard is the single most offensive thing on this thread, in my opinion.

Freedom of speech - I like that. Family forum - I totally agree with that - but I would have thought a quote from a church sermon ought to be OK to post in a family forum. My apologies.

Like I said earlier SKL, you have crossed the line.
Your tongue in cheek apology is not lost to readers. Your attacks on Obama have NOTHING, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with the original post. If you want a heated political debate, which each of your posts are, feel free to pm me.

The original post asked about what we thought of one of the candidates as a parent. Many posters commented that it wasn't balanced to ask that only with respect to one of the candidates. I guess rather than address the other side of the same question here, I should have started a new thread asking what people think of Obama as a parent. I think I will do just that.

[crick]

Closed at the OP's request.