Dr. Laura is unyeildingly consistent. Unfortunately, that attitude sometimes results in stupidity amazingly similar to zero tolerance policies.
It was to be expected.
Not exactly.
A few years ago, some guy called in wondering whether or not to appeal a ticket he'd gotten for parking in a Handicapped parking space. He thought the ticket was inappropriate because he was only there for a few minutes loading or unloading something, and there were plenty of other empty Handicapped spaces if someone really needed one.
Dr. Laura's response was "No! Don't you dare appeal the ticket! The Law Must Be Followed! You Must Follow The Law!.
Fast-forward a few years (last Christmas, perhaps).
Some woman had gotten a ticket for leaving a small child in the car while she and another daughter had hopped out of the car to put some money in the Salvation Army kettle.
Dr. Laura's take on the story was much changed - "Well, the child was in no danger, Mom was only a few feet away, it made no sense to take the other child out in the rain ...".
So much for "The Law Must Be Obeyed!".
Yes, that's exactly it. I have immense respect for Dr. Laura. Her books are very helpful.
That said- I disagree with her about Sarah Palin. This is a situation unique in our history. The Palin's are a close knit family, plenty of relatives to help out with the care of the children, exc (which I've heard Dr. L. tell callers is an acceptable alternative if you have to work).
I take it Dr Laura just threw out entirely, the tremendously strong Pro Life message both Sarah- by having Trigg in spite of Down's Syndrome, and her daughter- by having her child, and marrying, (instead of "sucking the babies into a sink"), are making?
Sarah Palin and her daughter have brought the Pro Life message front, and center to the American people. They are living examples of what it means to be Pro Life. This focus will continue to be brought to our citizens while the Palin family is in the public eye.
We will get to see both children grow- the strongest statement there is against the left's "blob of tissue- abortion is no big deal" lies.
There is a "Bigger Picture" here, that unfortunately Dr. Laura does not see.
Too bad Dr L. is joining the left in its attempts to remove the Pro Life Palins from the public's attention.
But, as you said -it was to be expected, unfortunately.
I guess I'm just personally mad. So happy just a few short days ago and now all of this craziness. I can't even watch the Republican Convention in peace without some horrible liberal gloating about this woman. It's just sad.