Cheney treated like others, angry about it

Ok then whats the big deal if Wolf asks him questions about it in an interview?
If you read the article he said it was part of the job ( getting asked those questions)but felt that Wolf was crossing a line which he did not need to do. The writer made a bigger deal of it than he did. I was not a Clinton fan but always thought that when people brought his daughter into the mix it was not right.

I think it's fair game to ask a VP about a homosexual daughter when the Bush administration relied, in part, on a gay-bashing platform to get re-elected. That said, Cheney has every right to tell Wolf he's not going to talk about his daughter. So, Cheney got it right, he knew such questions come with the territory and he also knew he could say F-off if he so chose. I don't think that makes him a coward.

Whatever they bring that upon themselves when they become Presidents and Vice Presidents. No matter what its going to happen. Next your going to tell me that athlets are not role models.

Did Wolf cross a line when he asked Cheney about his daughter maybe, but isnt that his job also? And its not like Cheney's daughter is a minor here either, she is a grown woman.

I think it's fair game to ask a VP about a homosexual daughter when the Bush administration relied, in part, on a gay-bashing platform to get re-elected. That said, Cheney has every right to tell Wolf he's not going to talk about his daughter. So, Cheney got it right, he knew such questions come with the territory and he also knew he could say F-off if he so chose. I don't think that makes him a coward.

He's not a coward for refusing to answer. I'm surprised more politicians don't refuse to answer questions. He's a coward for not standing up for gays, and supporting an administration that is clearly anti-gay.

He's not a coward for refusing to answer. I'm surprised more politicians don't refuse to answer questions. He's a coward for not standing up for gays, and supporting an administration that is clearly anti-gay.

Maybe he's conflicted about the issue or opposes gay rights. I would assume that many parents with gay children would have conflicting feelings.

Maybe he's conflicted about the issue or opposes gay rights. I would assume that many parents with gay children would have conflicting feelings.

Yeah, you're right. Coward is maybe too harsh. I just think a man in his position should be more loyal to his principles (if his principles are to support gays).

Yeah, you're right. Coward is maybe too harsh. I just think a man in his position should be more loyal to his principles (if his principles are to support gays).

I'd agree with that. But, how many politicians are there that you think you could truly called principled and have the integrity to ensure that their conduct conforms to their beliefs?

I'd agree with that. But, how many politicians are there that you think you could truly called principled and have the integrity to ensure that their conduct conforms to their beliefs?

None. Which would explain my pessimism regarding the current state (and future) of our country. They all sell out sooner or later. :(

(and this is why I stopped voting)

Cheney works for the party. He can't really do anything from his position because everyone has to work to appease THE BASE. His only option is to shut his trap about the subject and he is doing quite well in that regard. To expect much from him in regards to gay rights while he is in office is crazy.

so we should expect more in 2008 from him? maybe a book?