Over the past couple of days we have heard the statements made by General Wesley Clark discussed on all the news networks. Clark questioned whether John McCain’s armed service background made him qualified to be the president. The media and fellow politicians have criticized Clark for even bringing up the subject. Barack Obama has distanced himself from the remarks and reiterated his respect for McCain’s service to the country. Military service is seemingly viewed as something so sacred that it is beyond criticism and off limits. Whereas, the character of your spouse does not receive this same kind of respect. Michelle Obama has been subjected to vicious criticism from the right. She is not the candidate, she is the spouse of a candidate and the far right has torn into her like a dog on raw meat, but not a whimper has come out of the Republicans in her defense. Some things are more sacred than others. Perish the thought of criticizing a war hero, but Obama’s wife that’s a whole different ballgame.
