VP Joe Biden’s Daughter – What Ought We to Focus On?

Radar Online has a report out about a guy shopping a secretly taped video of Joe Biden’s daughter , Ashley, reportedly snorting cocaine.  I don’t know if the video is real or not.  Either way, I find it just as wrong to make that an issue as making Sarah Palin’s daughter’s pregnancy.

First, we all debase ourselves or, even worse, reveal our own warped souls when we revel in this stuff.  If we find some sort of glee in the downfall of another person, and find some sense of satisfaction in how another persons sins advance our political positions we are the losers.

Second, have some sympathy with a parent whose child is heading down a path of destruction.  I doubt if Joe Biden and I agree on much of anything.  But that doesn’t mean I ought to feel good about his daughter’s drug issues if they are true.  Instead, as a father, I sympathize with what Joe and his wife must be feeling and thinking.

Third, there are plenty of real issues to be concerned about.  Let’s debate those and stop using the tactics of personal destruction.  Let’s talk about principles of freedom and liberty.  Let’s talk about and debate what will advance the cause of justice and righteousness in this country.

Maybe we just want to win.  Maybe we have become a nation of voyeurs.  Maybe our politics have degenerated into nothing more than another form of Entertainment tonight.

I hope not.

So Joe, if what is being written about your daughter is true, then you have my heartfelt sympathy and prayers.  My hope is that she will be free from this and you and your family will be stronger together on the other side of this problem.