I have far less problem with Palin’s daughter, who exercised poor judgment with her boyfriend, than I do with Dobson himself.
It is one thing to forgive (we are all sinners). But what does it say when the leader of a prominent pro-family organization has no comment about the lack of traditional family structure in our society? Teen drug use, drug abuse and pregnancy are symptoms of the destruction of the family. It isn’t consistent to promote traditional Biblical family structure and at the same time give a pass to a Republican VP nominee who has apparently chosen to have a career. And I say this as someone who is a fan of many things that Mrs. Palin claims to stand for.
Dobson has once again allowed political pragmatism to undermine his legitimacy as a Christian leader. He is a hypocrite.
Nonsense. Read the original post again. Or don’t bother, you’ve obviously already made up your mind before reading it the first time.
Not exactly the best venue to talk about a ‘lack of family structure’, given that the Palins do have a traditional family: dad who works (while having time for his family and other leisurely activities), mother who also works (whilst still having time for her family and other leisurely activities), and children (the oldest now serving in the military, with the oldest daughter now about to start a family of her own, with the support of her parents, and the other three children).
I could see your point if Sarah Palin had absolutely nothing to do in her family life, sacrificing all of the time for public office...but that’s not the case. By a long shot.
To try and infer that Dr. Dobson supports teenage pregnancy and doesn’t support traditional families from this statement is silly. He’s praising the Palins for doing the right thing in a tough situation.