Children of politicians are usually off-limits when it comes to the press, but when they demand $15,000 to $30,000 in fees to speak at national conferences, fundraisers and special events, then all bets are off. The Associated Press reports that Bristol Palin, daughter of Sarah Palin, has signed with Single Source Speakers, and can speak on topics including: women, youth, abstinence, pro-life programs, experiences on the campaign trail, parenting approach, and her outlook on life.
It appears that Bristol is following in her mother's footsteps by getting a speaking deal for being famous, and they can thank John McCain for that, for he picked Sarah out of left field in a futile attempt to get votes. The media bombarded the unknown family, Sarah attempted to rile up the conservative base, it went well for a bit, then the campaign took a turn for the worse, and Barack Obama and Joe Biden routed them in the 2008 election. Sarah then went to Alaska, did a bit of governing, and then quit, knowing she could make a whole lot more money speaking to the intellects of the Tea Party and conservative base.
Her daughter, Bristol, now has the same idea. She, however, one must be reminded, is the daughter of a woman who recites bumper stickers in her speeches, and preaches abstinence. She preaches abstinence, most likely taught that to her daughter, and look at the result. It got her pregnant, and got her thrust into the media spotlight as a pregnant teen during her mother's unsuccessful campaign for the vice president in 2008.
How does someone who obviously didn't practice abstinence go out and speak about it? Wouldn't a better example be had by having her speak on safe sex practices? Abstinence-only education is hurting adolescents by not giving them what they need to know in this world, the world of 2010. The Palin's political stance, however, won't let that happen, so once again, politics will trump logic and reason for the Palin family.
Bristol will tour the country, much like her mother, depriving the listeners of information and knowledge, while making a whole bunch of money. The old saying rings true, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree."