Compare and Contrast

posted at 3:56 pm on May 5, 2009 by Laura Curtis
[ Double Standards ]   

Two young Americans, about the same age.  Both made decisions that much of the country would find questionable, even abhorrent.

Media investigation of one revealed a “journey of spiritual zeal, linguistic and cultural education,” an “emotional” young person who had an “independent spirit.”  Others interviewed described him as one who “loves America” and is “a sweet kid.”

Media investigation of the other revealed intolerance (of homosexuality), a willingness to deceive and implied cheating (boob job in a beauty pageant), hypocrisy and abandonment of religious beliefs (partially nude photos).  Others interviewed described her as “polarizing” and “opportunistic.”

The second young person is obviously Carrie Prejean, Miss California.  The first?  John Walker Lindh, the American Taliban.

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Cross posted at PH.

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