It's Not The End Of The World

I can imagine what it would feel like to be dealing with an unplanned pregnancy as an unmarried teen.  I cannot imagine what it would feel like for my predicament to be on the national airwaves, and on the Internet, and in the papers. I would like everyone in the entire world to please read a blog post that puts a lot of things in proper perspective.  Then, if you like, come back here and discuss.   Three cheers for Mary Alice for pointing out that Bristol Palin's life is not over, it has simply taken a different path; a path which may be more difficult, but which can also yield great rewards.  Three cheers for the Palins for dealing responsibly and maturely with a problem that other people might just try to make go away.  And three cheers for anyone (including that cutie Barak) who realizes that this issue has nothing to do with who should be our next President.

And, if you are wondering just why McCain picked Governor Palin for VP, I think I've figured it out.

Comments

[Lynn K.]

That's a great post. A baby is not a mistake. It is a gift from God. And we get our gifts at different times in our lives.

[Daisy]

It's interesting that the perspective is different for Bristol Palin vs. Jamie Lynn Spears. One is simply "that happens sometimes" and the other was "Bad parents! Bad, bad parents!"

[suburbancorrespondent]

Yes, Daisy. Did you see the clip from the Daily Show on that subject? It was hysterical.

[Lori]

Thank you for pointing me to that blog post. I am just so thankful that this young girl has a supportive family, which will go a long ways!

[Sylvia]

I think it is relevant, in terms of the political hot potato of abstinence only teaching in high schools. But only looking at that single subject.

On the other hand, I'm becoming very frustrated regarding Palin and her obligation to her children vs. her career - which is not something people seem to bring up for male politicians?