One can not lead, as Bill Clinton so eloquently illustrated for us, if you stand around all day worrying about offending someone. In the long run, everyone will be offended and only your greatest weakness will be left for all to ponder because you never had the courage to do what was right.
Speaking as one who loved Laura's routine, I just realized that what bothers me the most is the fact that some of those with whom I agree on many, many issues are appearing to be exactly what the left has described them as—Petty, small minded and judgmental. I don't like it.
To those I disagree with: Be disappointed or even aghast. But please, please don't cast Laura out as a "whore" or a "slut" because of it. It cheapens the whole notion of a whore or a slut. I imagine you as the people who stood in the corner whispering in dismay when Jesus allowed Mary Magdalene to wash his feet with perfume at a banquet. After all...it was sooo inappropriate. Never mind that a real life human connection was taking place. Kind of like what happened between the presstwits and Laura and George Saturday night.
Another excellent post, polly. I'm so glad you're here!
Who used either of those words? Some people thought a couple of her jokes were in low taste - which they were. I haven't seen anybody call her those words.