Blog 11

This week's political readings led me to take more of an interest in that area. Particularly, the reading about Hillary Clinton led me to do a little more research about her. I just decided to Google her and found HillaryClinton.com. When you go to the website, you are prompted to sign up as a "supporter." I opted to skip the sign up and be directed straight to the website. The one thing I noticed about her campaign website is the overwhelming monetary vibe. I mean, it seems everywhere you look they are wanting you to lend your "support", credit cards gladly accepted. I think it's about so much more than just money, and I wish the website portrayed that more. There is some background given about Hillary titled "Hillary's story." It stated that Hillary was raised in a middle-class family in the middle of America. The piece goes on to say "Hillary went on to become one of America's foremost advocates for children and families; an attorney twice voted one of the most influential in America; a First Lady of Arkansas who helped transform the schools; a bestselling author; a First Lady for America who helped transform that role, becoming a champion for health care and families at home and a champion of women's rights and human rights around the world." It does a great job of stating who she is and what she has done. I'm still on the fence about her ideals and her website, but that sentence really struck a note in me. She's obviously a powerful, accomplished lady who deserves much respect.