kosta50,
As a convert to OC, I probably have a different understanding of the Palins and many FReepers. You have a completely different religious vocabulary and lens through which you view the issues surrounding SP. That doesn’t make you wrong—(I converted! :+)), but to me, what is going back and forth on this thread is like a German dog barking at an Italian dog.
From what has been written about the Palins and their decision to have their fifth child, I suspect that the majority of Americans will sympathize rather than judge. Nor do I think her political judgment necessarily will be impaired, even though I may disagree with her personal choices. And I am not sure we can say anything intelligent about her personal choices—all we have are snippets from the MSM.
What I imagine happened with the Palins is not far from what I can imagining happening with me or my sister. Unplanned pregnancy later in life...(being on the pill not an option at this point in many women’s lives); abortion not on the table; a nosy press interested only in sound bites about a very complicated decision-making process...with the resulting play in the press presenting only the superficial parts of the family’s approach to the issue.
Her letter written from the point of view of God most definitely is not an OC thing...just like the evangelical presentation of “a personal relationship with JC” is not a typical OC presentation of faith. Doesn’t make either of us unqualified to be president...(but there will be quite a seminar at the pearly gates. THIS is a seraph, ladies and gentlemen). :+)
I guess we are all "victims" of our mindset. Only time will tell who is "right" as long as we remember that being in a majority doesn't make one right any more than being in a minority makes one wrong.
What I imagine happened with the Palins is not far from what I can imagining happening with me or my sister.
She wasn't chocked that she gor pregnant. SP said she was "shocked" because her other children are healthy. She ignored her age and the risk it posed. By her own account, she also hand no clue. I am sorry, this doesn't give me confidence in her decision-making abilities.