02 April 2008

In defense of Chelsea

During some of Chelsea Clinton's appearances on behalf of her mother's campaign, some people have had the nerve to ask Chelsea about her father's affair with Monica Lewinsky.

I find this appalling.

First of all, you do not ask the children about their parents' sex lives. It's just plain inappropriate.

Second, I don't see what it has to do with Hillary's credentials to be president. (If anything, it shows that she can handle a deeply crushing and humiliating situation.)

Chelsea had a good answer each time: She told the questioners that it was none of their business.

Nevertheless, some pundits are finding fault with Chelsea's answer. They apparently want to hold the daughter (not just the wife) responsible for the sins of the father.

What does this say about people's priorities for this nation?

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