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Originally Posted by pan6467
Kerry and Edwards use Cheney's daughter, because 1) people can say, "oh yeah, we know of her." 2) to show the hypocrasy in the GOP and 3) because they do it not to be hurtful but to show her dignity and compassion.
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100% totally hit the nail on the head with that statement.
That's exactly what I was gonna post when I got back home, but you beat me to it
IMO, it was a clever move on Kerry's part, not a "low blow" like others are saying.
For those who still think it's a low blow, let's use use this comparison (and I feel this is a perfectly acceptable analogy of sorts):
It's the 1800's and an election is going on. One of the candidates has a vice president with a black (mixed) child and this was made known to the public. That candidate is against the abolishment of slavery. His opponent is FOR abolishment of slavery and mentions, "My opponent, whose daughter is black, should be treated equally and without contempt."
The other side retorts back saying it was a low blow, when in fact the candidate FOR the abolishment of slavery was pretty much dead on in his statements and ideas while not ONCE crossing any line. Was he speaking badly? No. Not even ONCE. He made a good point in saying anyone who lives in this country deserves equal rights and benefits regardless of race.
Flat out, it was a well made point on the part of Kerry. Whether you're FOR gay marriage or not, it goes without saying that they must also be treated equally just like anyone else. That's all he was saying.