"Jenna Bush On Larry King: I "Don't Know" If I'll Vote For A Republican..."

Speaking about the impact of media in Free Speech class, I was surprised to read from Monterey Herald today what Jenna Bush, First Daughter, said regarding who she would be voting for. Well, she isn't solid yet on voting for Sen. John McCain as what everybody expects, being raised by parents such as George and Laura Bush. When Jenna was interviewed during the Larry King Show, she stated the following response "I don't know"if I'll vote for a Republican...

Larry King asked Jenna and Laura Bush whether they had a favorite between the two Democratic candidates.

Laura Bush: "My favorite is the Republican." (I wonder why she didn't say 'John 'McCain' instead of 'the party.')

Her daughter wasn't as sure.

"I don't know," Jenna Bush said. "I mean, who isn't open to learning about the candidates? But, I mean, and I'm sure everybody is like that. But I really—I honestly have been too busy with books."

When Jenna says that she has been too busy with books and her life, then realizes by her mother's look with daggers and pins that she must have made a careless statement that was truly unfavorable toward the Republican Party. Ooops. Daughters are not supposed to go against parents' wishes, especially if your father is Pres. G. W. Bush. How dare she say that she is not going to vote republican?

Isn't that a shame that Jenna Bush is being held captive by the Republican Party. People tie their own hands by pledging allegiance to a group, regardless of ethical or moral conviction. It is like selling own's soul.

In my opinion, even though Jenna has been raised by Republican parents, they should allow her to be free to express her political sentiments without being suppressed. I think that a political party structure can exclude many citizens from advancement or privilege. I also think that the structure of political parties is obsolete in this day and age. What do you think? Are you still in favor of the major bipartisan system that we have right now. Or, is it about time for change?