Re: It was proper and smart
Unfortunately you (and Andrew Sullivan) miss the real point this bothers people. Most people think using the other candidates children as a political football isnt right. Its been an unwritten rule of presidential elections for a long time.
Also, all you people who are reading all these "nuanced" meanings in Kerry's words, nice try. I havent seen one person give a logical reason why when asked "Do you believe homosexuality is a choice?" You immediately bring up a certain individual. If someone asked you that, would you answer in the fashion that Kerry did? No youd probably just state your opinion. It was an attempt by Kerry to score some tactical point and blew up in his face. Contrary to Chris Alger's claim, the Bush camp did not get "outplayed." Rather, Kerry overplayed his hand by underestimating the negative reaction this would generate.
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