Young Daughter: "Mommy, will you put Dolly in the washing machine? She's dirty." Mother: "No, Dear. The washing machine will ruin Dolly. I'll try and clean her by hand."
News Headline:
"Mother refuses to sanitze child's toys."
Young Son: "Mommy, can I climb on the roof? I promise to wear my bike helmet."
Mother: "No, Son. The roof is too high and a helmet won't prevent a broken leg or neck if you fall."
News Headline:
"Mother refuses to let son wear safety helmet."
Young Son: "Mommy, can I walk down to the park by myself?"
Mother: "No. It's getting dark out and there's a busy street to cross. Play in the backyard."
News Headline:
"Mother imprisons child."
Teenage Son: "Mom, can I have some money to go the movies with my friends?"
Mother: "What are you going to see?"
Teenage Son: "I don't know. My friend said he wanted to see a movie by some guy named Michael Moore."
Mother: "No, Son. If you want to waste your money on two hours of propaganda, go ahead. But I won't give you any money for it."
News Headline:
"Mother indoctrinates son. Refuses to pay for his education."
Teenage Son: "Mom, can I go down to the shooting range today? I have to get ready to take my gun safety certification test."
Mother: "Sure, Son. I'll take you as soon as I'm done with the laundry."
News Headline:
"Mother encourages violence in son."
Teenage Son: "Mom, can I take the car tonite? My friends are having a party."
Mother: "What kind of party?"
Teenage Son: "Er...a bachelor party. One of my friend's brothers is getting married and he invited me to come."
Mother: "No, Son. They might have a stripper as well as drinking....definitely NO."
Teenage Son: "C'mon, Mom! They promised to pass out condoms."
Mother: "Oh, okay then...it's HELL NO! And if I ever catch you touching a girl without putting a ring on her finger, I'll shave you from head to toe in the middle of the night when you're sleeping...and that includes your eyebrows!"
News Headline:
"Mother refuses to let son practice safe sex; uses profanity in front of a child, and threatens torture. CPS to launch investigation."
This post is meant to illustrate the absurdity of the media's portrayal of the Republican party as the "Party of No". There is a concerted effort right now by the media to demonize those in opposition to Obamacare. So, please take some time to think about what the news means when they harp on Republicans for saying no to government foolishness.
Because every mother in America keeps a "no" tucked away in her pocket to be used judiciously and sensibly...just like in politics.
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