Sexist Media

Once again the media has proven that they are sexist. The latest victim is once again Sarah Palin. Since the day Sarah Palin stepped onto the national stage by running for the Vice President, the attacks began. Constant remarks about her beauty were spoken. What did that have to do with the office she was running for? Did they remark how handsome (or not) Joe Biden was. Of course not, he's a man. He doesn't get looked at as a sex object. To remark that someone is attractive is one thing, but to constantly remark about their appearance to the point that they are looked at as bimbo's not to be taken seriously is another thing.
The latest attack came in the form of an article and picture on the front of the Newsweek magazine. The cover shows Palin dressed in shorts standing next to an American flag. The photo was taken from a magazine titled Runners World Magazine. Next to the picture was the title "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Sarah Palin". I guess their way of dismissing her, and therefore solve the problem, is to degrade her as a mere sex object. If that wasn't bad enough, the article states, "Obama knows the long odds against a right-wing populist winning the presidency, no matter how good she looks in a skirt (or running clothes), branishing a gun." Could they be anymore sexist? Obviously Barbara Walters thought there was something questionable about it, since she questioned her on the picture in an interview.
Whether you agree with her views or not, she shouldn't be degraded like that!
The media has been very critical and sexist toward Hillary Clinton also. They constantly make fun of her pantsuits, and seem always to question what President Clinton thinks of her policies. How often did they ask President Clinton what Hillary thought of his policies? How degrading for her. When she was questioned about what he thought about her stand on issues she reacted in frustration. Good for her. She and her husband should be respected, but at present time SHE is the Secretary of State not him.
The media better wake up - women are coming alive in the 21st Century, and we've got something to say that needs to be heard!