One may only shape policy which will affect one directly.
This is, naturally, the implication of Barbara Boxer's inappropriate remarks to Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice.
"Who pays the price? I'm not going to pay a personal price," Boxer said. "My kids are too old, and my grandchild is too young."
Then, to Rice: "You're not going to pay a particular price, as I understand it, with an immediate family."
I guess Ms. Boxer will excuse herself from anymore gum-flapping about the war since she just admitted she has no family there.
I, on the other hand, have just been elevated to honorary opinion giver, since my niece's husband is a Marine stationed in Iraq. Or is niece's husband not close enough?
This line of reasoning could become quite fun. It could disqualify all sorts of people from voting on legislation or expressing opinions. For example, only women could discuss abortion limitations since only women have abortions.
Those without business experience could not be involved in that legislation.
Only gay people could discuss homosexual rights.
Only those with children could write education legislation.
Only those with experience in oil and gas could be involved in CAFE standards legislation.
Only lawyers...oh, we see where this could lead.
UPDATE: Allahpundit at Hot Air has more on Boxer's blabbering.
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