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Published Aug 29, 2008
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How do people feel about the fact that Sarah Palin has a four month old baby with Down Syndrome and is running for an even busier job than the one she has now? 

I know I'm entering touchy territory, but I want people to know that I am NOT trying to stir up trouble.  Please note that I have not said that I think it's a bad thing, or that she's wrong or a bad mother or anything like that.  I would just like to know what people think about it. 

Is it a big deal?  Could you care less?  Does it concern you a little, but not enough to sway your vote either way?  Do you think she's good role model for women having the best of both worlds?

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Reason # 1 why old women should not be having babies! Why would you want to increase the risk of something being wrong with your child?

Who stays at home with the kids, her husband?

I thought the same thing at first, but I'm sure that she and her husband and family have talked about it and thought about it before she would accept the position. I give her my support. You go, girl.

I couldn't care less. I see her as a token candidate to begin with. Her nomination was a shallow and desperate attempt to win votes.

I would venture that she just lost the PETA vote with that wrap. ;)

It's a sad misfortune, as it would be for anybody.

44 with a 4 month old! It's not right...

Outside the fact that I cannot fathom an intelligent woman running on a Republican ticket, I think she's a very good role model for women. You don't stop living your life because a child has Downs Syndrome - you adjust your life and include the child in it.

I admire her, mainly because she knew the child had DS before he was born and she chose to let him be born anyway, says a lot about her character in my opinion.

Sorry, 44 isn't old. Forty is the new 30. That's why McCain is only 62. I'm 46--maybe too old to have a child--but I'm not old. I'm offended. GOLO should have blocked your comment.

I'm sure if she didn't think she could handle it she wouldn't do it. I think she is an excellent choice for VP. I think she will make a great role model too that being said.

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