Quote by Meg Greenfield

If a politician murders his mother, the first response of the press or of his opponents will likely be not that it was a terrible thing to do, but rather that in a statement made six years before he had gone on record as being opposed to matricide.

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Summary

This quote, attributed to American journalist Charles Kuralt, sheds light on the tendency of the media and political opponents to focus more on political inconsistencies rather than condemning immoral actions. It suggests that instead of condemning a politician for a heinous crime, the initial response may be to highlight their previous statements that contradict their current behavior. This quote highlights the often superficial nature of political discourse, where personal integrity can be overshadowed by opportunistic attacks on political opponents.

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By Meg Greenfield

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