I am puzzled over the allegations of sexism many Hillary Clinton supporters have been making the past week. Many have said the media is responsible for the comments. I am wondering where the are the examples? I watch Foxnews, MSNBC and CNN fairly regularly. I don’t see any of sexism. I have seen people question her ability based on voting and past performance. I have seen people question her personality and integrity. I have seen many reports along those lines. But I have also seen similar reports about the other candidates. I am worried that the race will devolve into a scenario where any criticism of Clinton will be termed sexist. Just as any criticism of Obama is considered racist. I believe that voting records in all levels of government and business dealings, and even personal relationships should be open for discussion. They all give us insight into the type of person the candidates are. To deem a legitimate questions racist or sexist because of the person they are directed at is dishonest and disingenuous.
And to answer some specific allegations about Obama, the church he attends is a legitimate target. The preaching at the church and the tolerance he gives to the messages shows the type of person he really is inside. Just like Bill Clinton lying under oath showed the type of person he was. If I was involved in a church where constant hatred or racism was being taught I should be questioned about it, because I have aligned myself with an organization that is questionable. I am not as concerned about friends candidates have. There were many friends I have had whose politics I despised but they were nice people. That is different. But, if I align myself with an organization then there is valid criticism.
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