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The kid does seem pretty uncomfortable though… Not entirely sure using children like this is the most helpful way to make a point.
-Daphne Rhodes
I totally agree with you Daphne. The mom should not have done that. However it may cause Michelle Bachmann to think. I don't know.
-Kathie Norfleet
As a lesbian, a mother of four and a grandmother of three, I didn't like how this mother pushed her son to doing this. If he had gone up to her himself and said something, that would be different. I realize eight year olds are unpredictable, but it was not fair of the mother to push him this way.
-Annalisa Snow
I agree with Annalisa. It was clear the kid was prodded into doing this by his mother. I doubt the kid even knows about Michele Bachmann. I will admit though, the look on Bachmann's face after was quite priceless.
-Jay Topham
The little boy was correct but he did not say that on his own. He was clearly pushed and that's wrong on the mother's part.
-Fran Murray
I agree. I am sick of adults using kids as props and tools in politics. I do NOT support Bachmann, but I would have given the mom a dirty look too. Of all Bachmann's faults, not loving kids is not one of them. I give the Bachmann's credit for the 20-some foster kids they have helped. I'm not excited about the views they may have passed on, but in any case, let's leave the kids out of our arguments.
-Jason Vorva
