Posted by: Educator_Ellen
Comment: #1
Thu May 1, 2008 4:55 PM
Hillary Clinton: Double standard “I would leave my pastor, but I stand by my man.”
I was once an undecided voter, but Hillary Clinton has made it easier to decide. For a woman that was much criticized for staying with her husband after more than one affair and his public infidelity, how does she now interview with Bill O'Reilly, of all shows, to voice her opinion about a personal matter, between Barack Obama's family and pastor, stating how quick she would leave her church or pastor if it was her?
She remained loyal to an unfaithful man, just as many people remain loyal to their state that may support laws or views they may disagree with; Political Parties often remain loyal to the Party regardless of what one representative's controversial statements or beliefs; Employees often remain loyal to their employer and co-worker regardless of his or her personal views; and most often, church members remain loyal to a church where their life was forever changed by the spiritual acceptance, presence, mercy, and grace of God.
When you have been saved and accepted Christ in your life, the feeling you have is so remarkable and it is life changing. As a result, though we may strongly disagree with church members, our pastor, or even become frustrated with the political, organizational, and spiritual warfare in the church, many members do remain loyal to their church. Frequently, it is very difficult to break away because it does represent that first love; the place where you found and felt the presence of Christ for the first time.
Fact is, people have their own opinion leaving many others to stereotype. Because of stereotyping and associating the voice of one person to the voice of all, society makes it difficult to change. Should I, a Mississippi resident all my life, leave my State because of the image and opinion of others? For example, Mississippi lawmakers still support the Rebel Flag. In addition, the former Majority Leader, Trent Lott, supported the values of Thurmond's 1948 candidacy favoring racial segregation, but Lott was still allowed to remain Senator.
So, is that the message Mrs. Clinton and even McCain are trying to project? I believe Mrs. Clinton has created a double standard for herself. Whether it's your Country, State, Senator, Congressman, Pastor, Church Denomination, Spouse, Family, or Friends, I believe stereotyping and associating the voice and behavior of one person to the opinion of all is wrong. Mrs. Clinton chose to not leave her husband. As she stated, “I stand by my man.” So does she personally believe that it is okay to LIE and manipulate the truth? BOSNIA sniper fire controversy may support this theory. Does she believe a woman needs a man to be successful; and therefore, she supports some sexiest views that try to justify infidelity of men?
Lastly, why does the media fear challenging Clinton on these matters? Is she buying airtime and creating propaganda through the media to create her own image?
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