Why is Being Noise Important to Political Issues?

Over the weekend one of the top Republican Presidential Candidates was asked a question at the Republican debate in South Carolina, a forum I might add is for vetting candidates on the issues, was -asked about allegations that his ex – wife told in an news interview. The question was his comments on his alleged inquiry to establish an open marriage with her. Yes! This was the first question of the night.

Yeah! I was also like wait WHAT? This is a debate question? How does this show he can lead? And even if the American people want to know, why should they be allowed to indulge in this prying like he is some pop star?

Now before I get to the quotes, I have to make it known that I do find Speaker Gingrich’s response well worded, but completely hypocritical for other reasons. However the question was if there rumors were true, The Speakers answer:

“I am appalled that you would begin a presidential debate on a topic like that,” Mr. Gingrich said, adding that even raising the issue, “is as close to despicable as anything I can imagine.”

Now like I said before it is a little hypocritical coming from the same Speaker who called for then President Bill Clinton to resign over his sex scandal, but the message hits to the core of my question. Why is being noise important to political issues? By allowing these questions we are prohibiting potential political saviors from entering the field just because they do not want to deal with this crap (and that is what it is CRAP)!

So what did you or could you have learned from his answer to this question that would have showed how good or bad of a leader he would have been?

Now it’s not just Gingrich. Look at the tax return paperwork that all presidents have to turn in during the campaign. Why what do we learn from that. Should it be held against President Obama because he took a well-paying Professor position at a well-respected law school. Or should we hold it against Romney because he has met the American Dream in his own way by making a very nice life for himself; of course we shouldn’t. After all they are perusing their own American Dream. Plus what do we learn about them and the issues by seeing how much they made. Nothing!

I am pretty sure the Supreme Court said we have a RIGHT to privacy. Now I get it once you’re in the spot light of politics you surrender some freedom….but not this much. Why do we care if President Obama is on vacation for Christmas with his family, I am sure millions of Americans did the same, trying to forget for a minute the problems with the economy. Plus it’s not like he doesn’t have access to the information if he needs it.

So let's ask ourselves next time "How does this help me to understand where he/she stands on the issues?" Let’s stop treating Politicians like pop stars and get to their stances on the issues. Sound Good America? Good!