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Apparently no one is thinking about the teenagers involved. Statistics are against this marriage being successful and the nationwide publicity will not help. The children of public figures are very often sacrificed for the parents careers. Unfortunately for Levi he is has been dragged along for the public ride.

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Data can be used and abused. There is no way to gather perfect data on teen sexual activity without physically examining every teenager. The only data we have is from reported pregnancies, stds or from surveys by teens themselves who can say whatever they want on surveys.
Public policy should come from information a little broader then data gathering, i.e. working with people who live with, work with or care for teens and then making some guesses based on limited information.

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I am actually appalled that the Republicans and religious conservatives that are part of the party, can forge ahead with what a great family person Sarah Palin is. Yes, all families have their difficulties and people make mistakes, even the children of politicians. The test of what a family is made of is how they respond to their mistakes. A mom with a 7 month old Downs child and a 17 year old unwed mother should not be taking off to further her own career. Both of these children are high needs children at this point and they need their mom out of the spotlight. Family values call for parents putting their own desires on hold to be the best parents they can. If Ms. Palin wants a political career she needs to wait. Her daughter's plight may be a result of an absent mom already!

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