Recently, there has been quite an uproar over David Letterman’s hateful, disgusting and perverted comments directed at the Palin women. I confess I did not hear the idiocy dribble from Letterman’s lips directly, but have heard them described and paraphrased over the past days. That was revolting and putrid enough for me.

   One comment by a talking head on a news program has confused me; perhaps, even angered me. It was observed that Letterman’s’ ratings had boosted by the controversy. Are we, as a people, so voyeuristic and degraded that we would be enticed to watch a program to hear and see a dull, listless, bland “comedian” trash, smear, and trample the honor of innocent young women? Shouldn’t we have better things to do then stay up late and watch a dirty old man giggle impishly about the violation of little girls? How about getting some sleep so our work performance is not effected in the maintenance of our precious jobs?!? No, it’s not just Willow this “man” (I’m not sure I should use that noun) attacked but all the sweet young ladies, of this country, she represents.

   I’m reminded of the Roman Coliseums. The Romans had strong stomachs and they liked their sports bloody and violent. In time, the gladiators were not entertaining enough for some. Those thrill seekers sought a new shocking reality to watch. Why not innocent everyday people with no military training and have them do battle with gladiators, ravenous beasts and overwhelming odds? What fun to watch the feeble helpless attempts of a poor farmer trying to protect his wife and little ones from rape, pillage and dismemberment; and better yet, let’s make sure they are all Christians. That way we can eliminate that annoying sect of people we don’t like. I’m sure there were many Romans appalled by this, but for some reason the Coliseums still remained full to watch this debauchery. It took a decree by Caesar to stop one of the darkest times in World History.

   Americans have a strong stomach for the verbal battles that happen in Washington and in our media. We like political battles to be hard and hot. The verbal battles can be vicious, and to be truthful, we like it that way. But little girls should not be thrown into this coliseum not should any woman’s honor be attacked in this arena. We must maintain our decency as a nation. We cannot throw innocents into our political pits for public entertainment.

   Thankfully for Willow Palin, her mother is quickly becoming one of the great political minds of our time, and is more then capable of wielding her intellectual sword to fend off that filth that has attacked her daughter. But for those who tuned into Letterman in hopes of seeing the Palin girls smeared… shame on you! To those who tuned into that late show to see what was going on…shame on you! None of us should do anything to condone or cause Mr. Letterman to prosper.

   As my friend, who wishes to remain nameless said, “Where is A-Rod in all of this?” Why is he silent? He should decry Letterman and sue him for using his name in such perversion. I agree. As for me, I’ve never watched David Letterman and don’t care to start; although, if Todd Palin (you know, Iron Dog Todd Palin) were to ever meet David Letterman on the street…I just might pay to see that.