Time’s disappointing cover
Why is it necessary to spoil an otherwise great cover of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) with a demeaning SAT-style poll (Love Her; Hate Her. Check one) as Time magazine does in its 8/28 issue? While glad for a such a timely article (yes, 2008 is not far away at all {thankfully}) that points out that all of Senator Clinton’s many skills and talents; her clear criticism of the Bush Presidency and the fact that 53% of Americans surveyed have a favorable impression of Senator Clinton, the cover is unnecessarily divisive. Many of us already love her or hate her so posing such a ’survey’ is ridiculous. Instead of qualifying the lovers and haters among us, why not celebrate the qualities that Senator Clinton’s posesses that can be admired by many of us? 
Her simple candor, her willingness to fight for issues that others won’t touch, her sense of humor and her sharp intelligence about a number of issues. More simply put, her self-esteem is balanced between a number of different baskets which makes her a strong role model for many women. The bottom line is whether you like Senator Clinton (as I do) or not, she is capable, intelligent and savvy. Let’s push ourselves to be more inclusive of others than divisive and not buy into cheap negativity designed to sell more magazines.