Should we send Bristol Baby gifts to show her we support her?

[Heather MC]

I am serious. I am so sick of hearing the Right Wing say we Liberals want her to Abort her baby, when that is so far from the truth it' disgusting.

Could we send her support notes and praise her for her right to choose?

I am asking before I do it, I don't want anyone to think it's mockery ok so I will put myself out there so you guys understand where I am coming from

When I was Bristol Age I found out I was pregnant, I was alone and terrified, I grew up in a family where my getting pregnant was considered such a bad thing that my father often wished he had only had boys. He would say, "It's harder to raise girls than it is boys, because girls can get pregnant"
My Mother believed in Abstinence only No BC teaching.

When I was 13 I asked my mother Hypothetically (I was not having sex at 13) but I did ask
what would you do if I ever got pregnant. She said,"NOTHING, Absolutely nothing, I wouldn't babysit it, I wouldn't bounce it on my knee, you would be on your own"

So when I was 18 and I read the test saying I was infact pregnant, I was terrified my family would never speak to me again. I felt completely alone.

So I understand what Bristol is going through, and my heart goes out to her.
So knowing my motivation behind why I want to send her baby gifts
Should I? should we?

EDIT:
Thanks guys for your honest response, I will leave the girl alone.

[phantom power]

1. Don't labor under the assumption that the Republicans will care.

[Heather MC]

7. I don't care what they think,

I am just trying to imagine how it would feel, if people were telling me 38 million people wanted me to "kill my baby" That's just an assumption of course we don't know what she is being told

[bluestateguy]

2. I'm not.

I wish her and the baby well, I really do, but they will be fine.

I am more worried about the girls who do not have the support network, financial resources and access to health care that this girl will have.

[Heather MC]

15. We are givers my husband and I constantly give to support

Causes for Children.

Thanks for responding, this was something I was considering but wanted to run it by you guys

[RoccoR5955]

3. How about a bear trap? n/t

[Heather MC]

19. They don't need me for that

[SmokingJacket]

4. Nice thought, but how about sending them to some babies

who really need them?

Lots of orphanages around the world...

[Heather MC]

10. Believe me We are Givers, my husband and I routinely support

Children's causes.
I just wanted to pick you guy brain before I did something umm stupid
thanks

[SmokingJacket]

I believe you, it's just that she's from a wealthy family...

and will probably be all set in the material goods department.

Maybe a nice card? :shrug:

[Kurt_and_Hunter]

5. Not gifts! A note of sympathetic support perhaps, but not gifts.

[AlCzervik]

6. no, i'd much rather donate to the local WEAVE shelter.

[yourout]

8. Republicans would send a Dem a chastity belt or a bible.

[emilyg]

9. The best gift we can give her

is to leave her alone.

[lady raven]

37. I totally agree

While I know your intentions are good, I think the best thing would be to leave her alone and let the girl have some privacy.

[sniffa]

11. But we want her to abort, don't we?

We're the party of infanticide, or something.

*Possible gift ideas removed from this post by non-fun Sniffa.*

[EFerrari]

12. Respect is a nice gift. n/t

[SmokingJacket]

13. posted wrong place

nt

[npincus]

14. no, she probably wants to be left alone

and wishes for her privacy back-- what little privacy the daughter of a governor ever had. She may even be horrified byt it.

Nice thought, anyway. :)

[Kurt_and_Hunter]

16. Well said!

[Heather MC]

36. The would explain why she looked so sad the day her mother dragged her out on stage

[Cleita]

17. We don't really know if she's pregnant. It's rumored to be some kind

of cover up. I would rather have some proof first.

[1Hippiechick]

21. Are you serious? n/t

[Cleita]

31. Yes, it was mentioned earlier on one of the radio shows. Like I said

it's a rumor, but I would like proof.

[1Hippiechick]

39. Are you saying that you don't believe Palin's statement that Bristol is pregnant? n/t

[JVS]

52. None of the questions have been answered. More have been raised.

[The Stranger]

18. Send her a diaphragm.

[Heather MC]

24. Don't they have to be custom fit?

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[1Hippiechick]

20. Hell, no! These far right elitist SNOB Republicans are no better than the Cameron Crazies

at Dook. No class - not funny - they go for the opponent's jugular. You honestly wouldn't BELIEVE some of the things they have done - just like the f*ckin' Republicans.

WIN AT ALL COSTS.

Read excerpts from Machiavelli - they are playing their campaign right by the book.

And, ask yourself: based on how the Rethugs have SMEARED Obama since Day 1, what do you think they would do if the situation were reversed???

Let the elitist snobs throw her a f*cking shower at the convention!

[Heather MC]

29. So I can put you down for a NO?

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[1Hippiechick]

40. NO! Put me down for a HELL NO! LOL

:rofl:

[RememberWellstone]

22. Nice thought

I think Obama would approve from what he has said. Kill them with love!!!

[1Hippiechick]

25. Are YOU serious? n/t

[RememberWellstone]

38. Yes, why not?

Obama said hands off...I would think that is pretty clear to take the high road and don't play rethug tricks...we are better than that!

[Heather MC]

35. I think the Majority here diagree.

But I am not that Orginal in my thinking so I wonder if she is getting cards letters and presents from other dems?

[Motown_Johnny]

23. Shotgun shells?????

[Heather MC]

26. I have never purchased bullets, I wouldn't know which ones would match

a nice Recieving blanket set.

[1Hippiechick]

27. I vote to LEAVE THE GIRL ALONE. IT'S NOT ABOUT HER! The Repugs would turn this around on US!

and I can guarantee you that Obama would NOT approve!

[Heather MC]

32. Thank this is why I asked. That was a thought of mine as well

Like the Repukes would turn it into Mockery. Which is why I added my story
but I appreciate you honesty
your second response cracked me up!

[Uzybone]

28. Nothing against Bristol

but she is the last of my concerns. Her mom put her In this position by not being upfront about this issue when it first happened.

[dailykoff]

30. oops

deleted

[NYC_SKP]

33. ????? NO, only if you've maxed out your $2300 Obama limit. IMHO. nt

[Left Is Write]

34. Only you can decide what you want to do, but I'd rather spend my money

donating to the Obama/Biden campaign and buying baby gifts for my OWN daughter's baby.

[Beausoir]

41. If you have money to spend...stock your local food shelf.

Instead of getting a hard-on over a National Enquirer story about kids who made a baby....perhaps you should expend some of your energy actually...ya'know...HELPING someone.

Post here what you have done to make this world a better place.

We will be waiting.

[LisaL]

42. Oh for crying out loud.

[helderheid]

43. How about donating to Planned Parenthood in Sarah Palin's name?

They do so much to further sex education.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

45. That's EXACTLY what I was just about to post... (n/t)

[helderheid]

46. Great minds - let's do it!

[WorseBeforeBetter]

47. This idea should have its own thread!

I wish PP would add a link to its homepage for donating specifically in her name. They currently call out the Bush admin, why not her?

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/

What would be some other good ones?

--NARAL
--women's health centers
--women's/family shelters

(Not to mention polar bears, wolves, bears, etc.)

[helderheid]

48. Here you go!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=6895067&mesg_id=6895067

[WorseBeforeBetter]

53. Thank you! (n/t)

[helderheid]

49. oh good picks!

[WorseBeforeBetter]

56. Duh. I left out a biggie: NOW!

http://www.now.org/

[Matariki]

50. That is a GREAT idea!

I'll donate. Who will organize?

[helderheid]

51. Thanks! Go here, and please K&R

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=6895067&mesg_id=6895067

[Neshanic]

44. What Taxidermy shop is she registered at? Her mom loves the stuffed stuff.

[glancingthefuture]

54. I am glad bristol has the support of her mother and father during

this time.

[AZBlue]

55. Unfortunately that would be spun as support for her mom.