Comments on: Bristol Palin: The ‘Politics’ of Teen Pregnancy

By: Ave

Ave — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:17:28 +0000

Sarah Palin has proved once again she is a strong politician with high morals! She has passed her
strength down to her children who obviously won’t turn away, or take the easy way out of a difficult situation. Mom has not failed her “teen”. Bristol will have more support and help than most young women these days. Her fiance is beside her.
Lets turn our energies toward the election itself, where it belongs, on the adults!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:57:59 +0000

Give me a break! Do you think that your pious words of concern hide your motives. Not for a minute. Although the words are true, you are part of the reason this young woman will be feeling all of that stress you are blabbing about. Are you a better person because you sit in your chair and write words attempting to portray her mom as some evil non-caring person who has chosen to serve her country over the possible stress it may cause her pregnant daughter? WAKE UP! You and others like you are the REAL reason for the stress, not Sarah Palin’s choices.

By: Penny

Penny — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:44:01 +0000

I think everyone should stay out of this families personal business! Leave this young girl alone so that she can do what is right for her and her family. Go back and harrass Michelle O’Bama some more instead of messing with this young women. Enjoy being a mother Bristol, its an awsome feeling!

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:44:27 +0000

I am probably on the opposite end of the spectrum politically from Cindy McG who commented above. Having said that, if all on the “liberal left” articulated their views in such a thoughtful and non-inflammatory manner, I suspect we could all “just get along” as the saying goes. She presented her own views while acknowledging merits from the other perspective. I bet a Palin/McG ticket could be a formidable force covering the gamut of American life.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:26:23 +0000

If the country wants the media to leave Bristol Palin and her condition alone, why don’t you write a letter to the GOP and Gov. Palin, asking them to please refrain from parading the two soon-to-be parents around like a sideshow act.

Thanks

By: Cindy McG

Cindy McG — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:48:39 +0000

As an educator and a parent, I say anyone who thinks “Abstinence Only” is comprehensive sex-education is living the ostrich life. That being said, let’s leave Bristol Palin and her fiance alone to work on the difficult job of becoming parents and partners.

I am a “liberal leftist,” and I don’t agree with Sarah Palin’s political views, but she is an excellent role model for young women. She stands up and works hard for what she believes in, she shows her love for her family, and boy, can she make a speech! Bristol isn’t a little girl–she is nearly a grown woman. Eighteen year olds can make the choice to die in a war, but they can’t be trusted to take care of a baby? Hmmmm . . . I think Bristol will do just fine.

Good luck to Bristol, Levi, and their baby; congratulations to Sarah Palin on becoming a grandma; and may Obama win the race!

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:15:07 +0000

All of the sudden, the liberal left is concerned about family values and teen pregnancy?!?! The Palin’s have overcome numerous challenges and emerged stronger and wiser. They are a strong family, have strong convictions, and they will help see Bristol, her fiance, and the baby through. God bless ‘em.

I seriously doubt the Palin’s need the ‘Stay at Home Mom’ advice from the liberal left.

By: Teresa Nichols

Teresa Nichols — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:36:47 +0000

The majority of the American population has had to deal with teen pregnancy. I’m glad we have a potential leader that can relate to us and has walked in our shoes….

By: Sandy 4 McCain

Sandy 4 McCain — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:52:12 +0000

I understand that having a baby is a wonderful gift, I just think that there needs to be more of an in depth discussion of why (not necessarily Sarah’s daughter) having children too soon is not always a good thing and how far reaching the consequences can be on society as a whole and also the very important family unit & the breakdown of it. Most of these young relationships that produce the child usually are not long term, which creates another whole host of issues. The United States is a great country with great freedoms, but also the highest rates of teen pregnancy. I don’t find the issue to be only teen related either, I know several 20yr olds with children who just dont have the maturity it takes to be parent. Most, not all young people have no idea the responsibilty, let alone the cost of having a child. This issue is near and dear to my heart as I have been raising my niece for six years now because my brother was too young and immature and so was her mother.

By: Jessie

Jessie — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:29:36 +0000

I don’t think that Palin is selfish for wanting to be VP. If it wasn’t Bristol’s pregnancy than it would be something else. None of us live perfect lives. We alll have things in our closest that can be exploited. That said, if it was man and his daughter was in this situation, he wouldn’t be called selfish. We have an awful double standard in our society.

I think in lieu of focusing on the struggles the Palin’s face and we all face everyday, we should focus on the good things that she brings to the ticket and the positive things our country can do if we elect McCain and Palin. It is an exciting time in our country. Fiscally it isn’t easy right now, but there is hope and that is exciting. Mrs. Palin’s family is just 1 example of how we unite together as a family and as a country to get through life challenges.

My prayers go out for everyone involved.