I can really understand both sides of this debate, including what you're saying, and Meghan Mccain's defence. I think a lot of young girls needed to hear what she had to say (and a lot of tabloids as well). As for her political savy, she will keep right on going with that, I'm sure.

I do understand your point though. It's kind of like giving into an unwanted argument by arguing back instead of walking away. But maybe celebrities, and famous, important female figures in this country could do that if their weight, dress, and relationship issues weren't constantly plastered and berated all over the media.

I actually really liked how Ms. McCain handled it. It doesn't get said enough, and it needs to be.

I feel Meghan McCain couldn't have just let this kind of comment slip. Body image is a true issue affecting so many young girls. I think she did a good job of publicly addressing it.

I completely agree that this could have been an opportune moment for female conservatives to discuss fundamental ideals of the Republican party. I think it's sad and unfortunate that instead all women involved appear immature and unable to discuss real issues.

If women want to earn respect in a male dominated arena, we need to stop knocking each other down based on meaningless characteristics such as weight.

Ever wonder why some men think women are less than serious political thinkers? It certainly helps explain why so many men continue to believe that when it comes to "political discourse," women are all long, sprawling legs and silky blond hair in a tangle on the dessert cart.

I couldn't disagree more. If some people are so ignorant as to conclude that a few conventionally attractive women paraded around mainstream outlets are representative of the whole spectrum of politically minded women that the world has to offer, then that is their bias and problem.