No, this blog is not about Eliot Spitzer or any of the other tens of thousands of men and women who have participated in prostitution (Kinsey estimated 70% of all men had participated at some point in their lives). This is about paying for love in a different way--pets. Yesterday I was browsing craigslist while my computer was processing an image, (I had to say that in case my boss reads this--really, it was processing). I came across this link
"PETITION: Ask Obama to adopt rather than buy dog. NOT politicall
Obama has made it public that he has promised his daughters a dog. He would set such a great
example if he adopted from a shelter or foster care. Please sign and pass on. Animals desperately need homes.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/tell-obama-to-adopt-when-he-gets-his-daughters-a-dog"
In the first place, let me just say that I think it is ridiculous to pay for a purebred dog (even though a few members of my immediate family have done so--I still think its stupid). I have two adopted dogs and they are head and shoulders better than any purebred I've ever met (no, I'm not biased at all!). On the other hand, I was captivated when Barney the Beagle won Best in Show at Westminster--he was pretty cute. But for the most part, I find purebreds to be dull.
I also feel that if someone is running for office--especially the executive office of the United States--that they are inviting a scrutiny of their personal lives. Much the same as I don't feel sorry for Brittany Spears who begged for attention for so long and now is feeling the adverse effects, I don't feel sorry for those running for or in political office when some aspects of their lives are exposed. I don't personally care much about it, and it does make me mad that the media makes a circus about it; but in this day and age, I do feel that people should come to expect it. However, this seems to be going a bit far. There are many ways in which candidates could make good examples: the cars they drive (we've already heard about that one), whether they shop at locally-owned businesses or multi-million dollar corporations, whether they wear clothes that were made in sweatshops, if they take public transportation when available, what kind of floor coverings are in their house?, do they have extra insulation for an energy efficient home?, what percent of their income is donated to charity every year (I'm sure we know that one as well), when its yellow...do they let it mellow? Wait..I'm going to start a petition that says "Tell Hilary to Let it Mellow when Its Yellow and Save our Water Resources"--will you sign it?
