There is no way to know if Sarah Palin would be a good or a bad vice-president or pre

[sasvermont]

Now kids. Settle down. Keep cool. I would hate to see a true fight break out.

I know, I know, WO, started it. Sounds like a school yard.

Karen needs to get a big ole' stick out and start thwacking people.

[Willow Oak]

How is my stating that my friend's Down Syndrome baby was the easiest of her baby, "taking sides?"

I try very hard to moderate this board. I do not state for whom I will vote, I do not discuss my political views, and have no desire to do so and politicize this board.

This is a board about Pets. If this thread is upsetting you, by all means go read some post in Dog General, or pick a pet for a bellyrub, or take a dog for long walk. No one should ever "post angry" here.

Direct your advice towards those who are posting angry, not towards me. I just simply started a post and stated an opinion. It is others who have turned this into something personal and vindictive -- not I.

I will say this. I really am appalled that not one person has spoken in agreement with me. It reveals the sad state of affairs to which this society has sunk.

I had a Down's Syndrome sister who died two years ago at the age of 54, when I was 52 (meaning we lived 52 years together), so you don't need to imply that I am ignorant of such things.

I too know women who have children and work. I may be wrong, but I would like to think that a woman would prefer to stay at home with her children if she had the choice. I remain appalled at any woman who would not.

[caseysmom]

Now kids. Settle down. Keep cool. I would hate to see a true fight break out.

I know, I know, WO, started it. Sounds like a school yard.

Karen needs to get a big ole' stick out and start thwacking people.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Just a question....does anyone remember when the now disgraced Edwards was running for president and it was announced that his wife's cancer had returned?

There were some people here in the dog house who suggested that, on account of his wife's cancer, he should drop out of the race. The suggestion was that he might be distracted from his duties as president by his wife's illness.

Any comparison?

[Willow Oak]

For the record:

I think that Sarah Palin would do as good a job as vice-president as anyone else in the running. For that matter I would not be sad to see Hillary Clinton in the White House. I have nothing against a woman holding political office. However, like Obama, Sarah is a relative unknown, so it is not easy to predict how she might do.

[Karen]

I think I simply need to close this thread.

Willow Oak stated his opinion, others stated theirs, and I think enough has been said.

One caveat: do not fear, Willow Oak, I was directing my "remember folks, this is Pet Talk" comments toward everyone. I do that from time to time. And if, in fact, I had something I needed to say to just one person, I would do so in a Private Message. That's what they are for.