[NittanyLion]

Are all human beings equal? Can we not make distinctions between those who act honorably and those who don't? Molly Ivins has been relentless in her pursuit of all things Bush family. And it's been personal and nasty.

And her nasty demeanor has rightly earned his criticism on this site. Are we now to respond in kind because "she did it first"? Or are we better than that?

I might also point out that politics is different than life itself. This isn't Saddam Hussein we're talking about; she's a fellow human being deserving of our well wishes in her battle with cancer.

[veronica]

I take your point. As someone who has cared for people battling cancer, I know what a tough fight it is.

[edpc]

I might also point out that politics is different than life itself.

We could spend a lot of time arguing that, since politics has a great effect on life.....but, OK.

This isn't Saddam Hussein we're talking about; she's a fellow human being deserving of our well wishes in her battle with cancer.

Give us a list of people that's OK to criticize and villify, no matter what their condition happens to be. Just so we know.

/s

[jps098]

The difference between Saddam and Molly is only that she's never had the power Saddam had. Their hearts are/were in the same place.