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I was merely pointing out that we have never had a requirement for the First Lady to have the same views as her husband. Nancy didn't Laura doesn't.

I don't believe I've ever made the case that our First Ladies must have the same views as thier husband. Their views stand on their own IMO.

I do however think that a wife voicing an opinion different from her husband's under such a situation would be unfortunate. Laura's comment came after her husband left office. That is the proper time to express such opinions. I still think she was wrong to do so, and it will have negative impact on young impressionable minds.

I am deeply dismayed that Laura hasn't yet understood the importance of the sanctity of life from inception, but I would think that the best thing for us to do is to pray for her (and I do).

I agree.

Your initial statement that this hurts Laura's "conservative footing" remains an incorrect analysis.

Not at all... This is going to cause a lot of people to take a pass on her book. It's going to impact their view of Laura also.

Oh.........and I deal with the truth all the time, but thanks for the psychological assessment of my inadequacy. :)

Well both of us would like to think so, but only one of us does. ;-)

And as for my astute assessment, it's worth the money you paid to get it, darn it!

In a marvelous, insightful, 432 page book, Laura devotes exactly ONE LINE to her belief that "no one can walk in anyone else's shoes." She devotes page after page on their struggle to have children and her firm belief that no matter what was wrong with her babies, she would give birth to them and love them.

As a matter of fact, the only comment on abortion came as a critique of Katie Couric and the media trap. Larry King pressed her on the issue in his interview, and she didn't lie.

It's not as if, as some are implying, or stating outright, she deceitfully waited until her husband was out of office to preach pro-abortion views.

(Some of the comments on this thread are ludicrous).

I'm sorry that anyone would decide not to buy this wonderful book because of this. I think it's a mistake, because it is loaded with so much information and detail about what went on for 8 years in the protection of this great nation. It gives detail about the greatness of the American people. It gives insight into the character of those who led us for eight years.

It is a GOOD read, and well worth it for anyone. I hope it remains on the best seller lists for a long time, and that those who don't want to buy it, borrow it.

In the mean time, let's pray for Laura.........and thanks for the free advice. ;)