Sarah Palin is McCain's running mate

[Beaver Bob]

Originally Posted by elGordo

I realize that this may get me into trouble with some members of this board, but after reading Palin's biography I have a lot of doubt about her judgment.

She's 44 years old and has five children. In April of this year she gave birth to her the youngest child, who unfortunately has Down syndrome.

Here's what causes me to question her judgment:

From Wikipeda... "Maternal age influences the chances of conceiving a baby with Down syndrome. At maternal age 20 to 24, the probability is one in 1562; at age 35 to 39 the probability is one in 214, and above age 45 the probability is one in 19."

What's a woman who's 43 years old and already has 4 children doing having another child when the risk of Down syndrome is so high?

She seems a little more self-obessed and selfish than I'm comfortable with as the second in line to be the leader of our country...

Well, I think if she wants to have kids with downs syndrome, thats her business.

What I don't understand is how the hell can someone have 5 kids, one an infant with special needs and be a heartbeat away from the Presidnecy. McCain just turned 72, so I think his VP pick matters a little more than Barack's. Does a mother with these kinds of responsibilites really need to take on a 24 hour a day job? This is the republicans and their "family values" |shocking|

[elKabong]

Originally Posted by Beaver Bob

Well, I think if she wants to have kids with downs syndrome, thats her business.

I totally agree that it's her choice, and her business. It just shows a lack of good judgment IMHO.

Let's hope that a majority of Americans recognize what a poor choice McCain made and vote accordingly.