G4Hillary
09-10-2008, 07:44 PM
For the first time in nearly a quarter-century, a woman has a chance to become vice president. But some say Gov. Sarah Palin is being treated unfairly because she's a woman.
Critics point to remarks by commentators, images on T-shirts, and even a Sarah Palin action figure.
While some find them funny, others say they're offensive, sexist and have no place in the political arena.
"It's very frustrating," said voter Yolanda Jones. "It was frustrating to see Hillary Clinton go through it, and now it's frustrating to see Sarah go through it."
From T-shirts to bumper stickers to racy doctored-up photos, there's concern that the female candidate is being treated unfairly.
"They would never do that to a man," concluded voter Mary Beth Dobrzynski. "It would just be ridiculous."
"That's definitely sexism," added another woman. "If that's the case of what's going on in America, I think that needs to be stopped because this should be all about the issues, not how sexy she looks."
Democratic nominee Barack Obama (web|news|bio) is even catching flak for a comment he made Tuesday about lipstick, which has become a political buzzword after Palin's joke in her acceptance speech that lipstick is the only thing that separates a hockey mom like her from a pit bull.
The National Organization for Women says sexism in this presidential campaign started with Hillary Clinton and clearly has escalated with Sarah Palin.
"There is no place in the campaign, in the media for sexism and racism," said NOW spokesperson Melody Drnach. "We have really serious issues facing our country and we need the best people leading our country to change."
At the McCain-Palin rally in Fairfax Wednesday, many women were outraged by Palin's treatment, especially because of the new action figure.
"That is offensive to see those that look like a Barbie doll thing and I don't see one of Obama or Biden, I think that's sexist," said Lois Hunter.
Many hope the focus will soon turn back to the issues and away from gender.
"I hope people can step aside and see her for who she is and not for all of the other glamorous and extra stuff," said one woman.
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0908/552328.html
Critics point to remarks by commentators, images on T-shirts, and even a Sarah Palin action figure.
While some find them funny, others say they're offensive, sexist and have no place in the political arena.
"It's very frustrating," said voter Yolanda Jones. "It was frustrating to see Hillary Clinton go through it, and now it's frustrating to see Sarah go through it."
From T-shirts to bumper stickers to racy doctored-up photos, there's concern that the female candidate is being treated unfairly.
"They would never do that to a man," concluded voter Mary Beth Dobrzynski. "It would just be ridiculous."
"That's definitely sexism," added another woman. "If that's the case of what's going on in America, I think that needs to be stopped because this should be all about the issues, not how sexy she looks."
Democratic nominee Barack Obama (web|news|bio) is even catching flak for a comment he made Tuesday about lipstick, which has become a political buzzword after Palin's joke in her acceptance speech that lipstick is the only thing that separates a hockey mom like her from a pit bull.
The National Organization for Women says sexism in this presidential campaign started with Hillary Clinton and clearly has escalated with Sarah Palin.
"There is no place in the campaign, in the media for sexism and racism," said NOW spokesperson Melody Drnach. "We have really serious issues facing our country and we need the best people leading our country to change."
At the McCain-Palin rally in Fairfax Wednesday, many women were outraged by Palin's treatment, especially because of the new action figure.
"That is offensive to see those that look like a Barbie doll thing and I don't see one of Obama or Biden, I think that's sexist," said Lois Hunter.
Many hope the focus will soon turn back to the issues and away from gender.
"I hope people can step aside and see her for who she is and not for all of the other glamorous and extra stuff," said one woman.
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0908/552328.html