This might be the most absurd argument in the history of politics. On Wednesday's episode of ABC's "The View," co-host Sherri Shepherd argued that Sarah Palin's experience as a mother of five kids and a local PTA member qualifies her for the role of President should it ever come to that.
Now, no one is disputing the fact that some PTA meetings get out of hand, intense or stressful, but Shepherd's assertion that Palin is able to handle her five children, and could therefore whip Washington into shape seems downright ridiculous. Certainly, the job of being a mother can be tough at times. When it comes to Palin, her kids are hers to raise as she pleases. However, anyone considering to vote for her solely on the basis that she's a mother is ignorant.
Aren't the men running for similar positions also father's? Should people assume that a man running for the position doesn't have as much "at home" experience with his kids as a woman might? That sounds just as sexist as those who refer to Palin as "a babe."
Also, wouldn't using the basis of being a mother as a qualification open up her parenting skills for debate? That seems like something the GOP is trying not to do right now. Even the Democrats agree that the kids shouldn't become part of the election and don't want to go down that path. If you're a fan of Palin, why would you ever consider opening up Pandora's box as Shepherd has done?
Look on the bright side, if she "mothered" Washington and tried to teach politicians about how to make serious personal decisions for themselves... well then... they wouldn't know anything about safe-sex other than abstinence and would all be knocked up within 17 years... oh, and they wouldn't even have to make the decision of whether or not to keep the baby!
Of course, that's only relevant information for those who consider her experience as a "mother" valid in her candidacy.
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