January 7, 2007

Child Abuse by Congress—Again

I don’t perceive the fact that a candidate has gonads as a reason to vote for him or her.
A few years ago, I promised myself that I would not vote for politicians who parade their minor children before the cameras. Their kids don’t care who wins a seat in Congress or a governorship or the presidency. In fact, given the choice, the children probably prefer their parents lose—so they will come home and spend time with them.

So, what did Pelosi do? The same thing every Speaker since the advent of television has done. She showed up with an infant-in-arms. Puhleeze.
If Congress would actually take those chilren's needs and their futures into account when making policy, that would be a Good Thing. But, history strongly suggests they will not.
Using children as props is despicable.

2 comments:

TomCat said...

Could it be that poilticians are driven to pose with children by their need to get close to steal the kids' candy?

two crows said...

to my mind, it just proves that there's no one they won't exploit, given the opportunity.