So far, i have noticed that everywhere i turn there is something related to politics. I have to say, I'm finding it somewhat interesting how consumed people are with the election. Whether it is making fun of Sarah Palin or commenting on the color tie John McCain or Barak Obama is wearing, everyone has voiced their opinions. I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to commentary in american studies or outside of class because i have followed this election. However, I have started to find myself feeling sympathetic for the candidates. With all of the things being said about them on the radio, tv, websites, etc. I find it sad how exploited their lives are now. I found myself thinking the other day, what if my mom or dad brought our family into the spotlight as other political figures have. What would my life be like? I don't think i would be able to handle all the trash that would come my way. I wonder, since they are running for president, is every aspect of their lives our business because we have the right to know everything about the people who are representing us, or is this exploitation unnecessary?
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I agree that people do take every little detail of the candidate's life to be way too important. People get really fixated on stupid little things that have nothing to do with that person's ability to lead and I think that the media makes way too big of a deal out of insignificat personal details
That's a nice pic you posted of the Palin family. Bristol- lookin good:)
Andrea,
Some very good ideas emerge here -- and I like your honesty in this post. You're right: the line between examination and exploitation is fine at times. Can you suggest some parameter here by mentioning something that you DO deem worthwhile and contrasting it with something you see as trivial or personal?
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