Sadly, from what I've seen in news posts and around the blogosphere, she isn't the least bit ashamed, and is simply standing by her words as though she had stated a simple fact.
She's also pulling out the tired old Freedom of Speech card. Yes, it is within your rights to say ignorant, hateful, and harmful things. The point is, you shouldn't. Especially when you're an elected leader whose duty is to represent and work for the best interests of all those you represent. The claim is, you are morally wrong to say it - responding in terms of your constitutional rights is simply irrelevant.
In happier news, I have a *perfect* example to use in class tomorrow when we discuss Locke's theory of government and its influence on the United States.
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Date: 2008-03-14 01:42 am (UTC)She's also pulling out the tired old Freedom of Speech card. Yes, it is within your rights to say ignorant, hateful, and harmful things. The point is, you shouldn't. Especially when you're an elected leader whose duty is to represent and work for the best interests of all those you represent. The claim is, you are morally wrong to say it - responding in terms of your constitutional rights is simply irrelevant.
In happier news, I have a *perfect* example to use in class tomorrow when we discuss Locke's theory of government and its influence on the United States.