Sarah Palin And Her New Born.

Politics is an informative yet complicated conversation topic. In November of 2008, Sarah Palin may be elected the next vice president of the United States of America. I feel this will bring a great change to our society and my generation will respond well to her in office. More women will feel that they’ve accomplished something by voting and electing her.

Earlier generations may not have approved of a white female running for the vice presidency of the United States. In earlier years, women did not have as many “rights” as they do now. Women were not even allowed to vote until 1920. Now, not even 90 years later, we have a woman running for candidacy of vice president. In addition, many women weren’t allowed to have the same jobs as men. If a woman went to a company office in the early 1900’s she would have been sent home. Back in those days it was custom for the husband to go to work, and for the wife to stay home and cook, clean, and watch their children; and if the females failed to do so, they were frowned upon.

Currently, my generation, in today’s society is more open about their beliefs and values; as well as more willing to make changes. Young people are allowed to voice their own opinions and say how they feel with or without being judged. If a woman wants to get a house, car, job and kids all on her own, without a husband she may, and nobody has the right to tell her otherwise. Today, it does not matter if you are a man or woman, you should be treated equally. Many young women today are a part of women’s rights activism. Now, young women from the tender age of 14 and up, until they pass away, are allowed to work, almost anywhere they desire -- as well as run for president/vice president if they wish to do so. In addition, they have the right to drive cars, boats, planes, you name it, as long as you get the required training, license etc.

I read a blog titled “Why Isn't New Mommy Sarah Palin Qualified To Be Vice President?” that stated that some people believe that Palin is not an acceptable running mate because she has a new born. The blog at http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/03/06/2212053.php states that “there are those, liberal and conservative alike, who now think just because the woman is pregnant she is disqualified to become the Vice President of the United States of America.” I feel as though at this day and age it is completely unacceptable. There is not reason that Candidate Palin cannot succeed as a Vice President just because she has a new born. A comment on this blog states, “we have new mommies who go off to war in Iraq and Afghanistan. No one says they can’t do that. Women have babies every day, and go back to work in situations where they must either put their children in day care, or leave them entirely to the graces of lest than optimal situations.” So why discriminate against the Alaskan Governor, she does a superb job now and has four children as well.

When I think of my generations’ reaction to a women running for vice president I highly believe it would be positive, whether she has children or not. Young men and women today are willing to try different things, and I agree completely. The idea of a female running is a excellent idea, and my generation agrees.

Why Isn't New Mommy Sarah Palin Qualified To Be Vice President? Written by SJ Reidhead Published March 06, 2008. http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/03/06/2212053.php