Do you think it's sexist to say Governor Palin should focus on her special needs child and not VP?

Question

She is not Superwoman. Higher public office can wait until her children are much older and Independent. VP is an extremely heavy responsibility.

Answer 1

She has a husband.  He is the major care giver.

Why arent you concerned about Obama's kids, especially since they both work.

Yes it is sexist.

ADD:  not to mention extremely judgemental by people who dont know anything about her family and personal life

Answer 2

Yes. It's sexist.

Her private family life is her own business.

Answer 3

It's sexist, though on the other hand clashes with her self-portrait as family mom. But other woman have coped. Any VP could potentially become president, particularly with a comparatively old presidential candidate. There is not much higher public office for her.

Answer 4

FUNNY HOW DEMOCRATS SAY THEY HAVE BEEN FIGHTING FOR WOMANS RIGHTS YET WHEN SOMEONE THEY ARE TERRIFIED OF HAS CHILDREN AND A CAREER SHE IS SUDDENLY A BAD MOTHER

GIVE ME A LIST OF ALL THE DEMOCRATIC MEN THAT THE PRESS HAS RAISED THIS SAME QUESTION?

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY HAS SPOKEN WHEN IT COMES TO WOMAN'S RIGHTS : GO BACK TO THE KITCHEN

Answer 5

Yes it is a bit sexist.

But more important is that she trotted her daughter out in public as a political ploy.

Despicable.

Answer 6

lol... Silly conservatives are talking out of both sides of their mouth that they don't know what to say...

All of these studies supported by Conservatives that show the the mother-child bond is the strongest, even over the father-child bond... that's why so many Conservatives touting family values advocate stay-at-home moms.

Interesting now Conservatives are saying it's okay Queen Sarah, "you don't have to be a stay-at-home mom".  

Which is it?  

It's not sexist.  It's discussions/attacks upon her hypocrisy.

Also...  in regards to Barack... none of his children are special needs and he doesn't have a newborn.  It's not the same comparison.

Edit...

Upon further thought... Maybe it's best that Sarah stays away from her children.  She's done a great job so far - teen pregnancy, pre-marital s*x, minors having s*x, irresponsible behavior...  Yes, it will be a good thing that she stays away from her children.

Edit again...

It's no longer a "private" family matter...

Sarah Palin herself has paraded her family in front of the media and the male sperm donor (that's what Dr. Laura - a conservative self-help talk show host - would call him).  Also, Sarah Palin eldest daughter is blogging to the world so... it's no longer a private matter.  The Palin family has made itself and "private" family matter a public issue.

Answer 7

I agree with the fact that we could say the same thing about obama...he does have kids...or is that ok since he's a man?

Answer 8

I honestly don't care about that, I just think she's a far-right fundie nutjob who would be a terrible VP for America.

Answer 9

It really is - You are thinking that the MOM automatically has to handle the bulk when in reality it is a team effort (special needs or not).  

Answer 10

It is not sexist to say that. The child's needs should be put first. A child with Downs is a very high maintenance child and at such a young age will require the attention of both parents. The issue isn't that she is a mother, that would be sexist, the issue is that her 4 month old baby is a special needs child.  

Answer 11

she will do more for him and children like him being v.p. said in her speech last night that special needs children were going to be a point she focused on.

Answer 12

Obama's got kids. You can say the samething about him! He's also not Obama Christ Superstar as some of you dems like to think.

Answer 13

I don't think it is sexiest at all. Name me another VP with FIVE kids, one newborn infant with special needs, and about to be a grandparent.

Yea, I know no one talks about Obama being a parent - but his girls are older, he only has two, doesn't have a newborn, and none have health issues that require care. BIG difference!

Answer 14

she SHOULD be focused on her son..that ought to be her main concern!!

Answer 15

Is anyone saying the same thing about Obama who also has young children?   Yes it is sexist.  If it was a liberal woman up there, the media and the feminazis would be bowing down to her and foaming at the mouth about how wonderful she is and how women can do it all.  It's just because she is a conservative woman.  The libs have two rule books:  one for them and one for the rest of America.

Answer 16

If that was the case then FDR would have not run for president.

Answer 17

I don't think it's sexist, but I don't think you're correct. She hasn't seemed to have a problem raising her other children while in office. If she was running specifically for president, maybe I'd say it would be a little difficult to balance it all, but not VP. Not that VP isn't important or doesn't require a lot of responsibility, but Palin seems to be one of those supermoms. I've grown up watching my mom take on WAY more than it seems like she would be able to handle, and she was fine.....and so was I. Don't underestimate Palin's ability to balance being a mom AND taking on an important job.

Answer 18

It has nothing to do with being sexist.  Both parents should be involved in his care if he is going to have a chance to reach his full potential ... it takes a lot of time and focus.

Answer 19

I think it is sexist to say that she can't be a VP and a mother at the same time...yet a man can.

There are millions of men and women out there that work hard AND have families to take care of. So why is it such an issue for her to step up to the plate and have a career and a family?

Answer 20

Uh, YES.  You wouldn't ask this if Palin were a man, would you?  Of course not.  It wouldn't even occur to you.  The fact that it DOES occur to you is sexist.

Answer 21

I'm a mother of three and I know the heavy load it is to work full time and have three kids to raise.  Her load will be even greater than mine.  Do I think it's impossible for her to juggle being a mother and VP...no and as an independent woman I wouldn't dare say she can't do it....  However, just like Obama needs to do...she needs to make sure all of her ducks are in a row.  If she doesn't have a solid family back ground...it's not going to work.  Let's be honest...although things have changed...Mom usually is the main caretaker in the household.  It is what it is.  Let's just hope her husband doesn't mind being Mister Mom.

Answer 22

It's more idiotic than sexist.

You do realize that B. Hussein Obama has two small children as well, right?

Exactly how many children is the cutoff before you're able to handle two things at once? And, before you say two's OK, but three is too much, remember that Sarah has one 19 and one 17-year old - not really much of a burden anymore.

It is just heartwarming that you guys are so incredibly scared of a strong woman.

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Answer 23

Yea, it is sexist. She has a husband and huge family to support her and help her. If the shoe was on the other foot and a man had a special needs child nothing would be said.

Answer 24

While I do think it is an important (more important) responsiblity to tend to the needs of your special needs child, I don't think it's impossible for her to effectively serve her duty as VP.

I think the only thing that makes it a sexist comment is when, IN the comment, you're referencing her gender as a RESULT or REASON as to WHY she can't perform this particular task.

It's not sexist that women have babies...and it's not sexist to suggest they tend to their children's needs. Because that statement is true. They should. It's only sexist when you say,- "You can't do this because you're a woman/man..." That's it.

People in high public office will receive scrutiny regardless of race, color, or gender at the end of the day because people are very critical over their leaders and authority figures regardless...because no one always entirely trusts them...lol

God Bless You Sir, Have a great day.

O yes...and Obama's going to win so there's no HUGE need for us to get too worked up over Palin or any of McCain's other accomplises....

Answer 25

No not at all, as long as she has help, there are plenty of volunteer babysitters down at her trailer park.  

Answer 26

Since she really only got the job because of what (or more accurately, what's NOT) between her legs, why shouldn't it be fair game?  And let's face it- We all know that the GOP would rather steer clear of actual issues.....

Answer 27

Should Obama stay home and be a dad to his daughters instead of running around trying to be President?  Was Biden a bad person for forcing his kids to be latch-key children?  Why are we talking about this?  What is good for the goose...

Answer 28

No

I think it's more like common sense.

At least get them out of diapers.

Answer 29

How about you tell Obambi the same thing....he has two young girls. He's not Superman himself!

Answer 30

I think it's sexist to default to her. At first I thought "oh, her husband doesn't mind taking care of the kids, that's so sweet" but now it seems he holds a job as well.

So I am, honestly, not sure what I think; I'm just uneasy.

Edit: I'm not against man or woman doing the daily kid-raising. I think house-husbands are disrespected and so are housewives. But I do think, if you're going to have them, someone needs to.