As a woman, I am strangely offended by the stealth aspect of Chelsea Clinton's role in her mother's campaign. Clearly, no one related to any candidate should be subjected to ad hominem attacks but let's face it, the Clintons use each other to advance complex political agendas and when charged, respond with the much heard "We all have strong and supportive spouses". Chelsea is somehow different in that she does not have to engage the public in any capacity except to ask people to vote for her mother. She is not assumed to have any insight or qualified judgment about politics or the American condition. She is not representing any constituency (like, for example, the "Ugly Betty" star). She is also not a child or eccentric to the media's campaign coverage (unlike the Rutger's basketball team-Imus situation).

I don't like the Pimped-Out comment but I also don't like Chelsea's zone of protection. I don't think Shuster should be subjected to a prolonged suspension. He does not have a history of mean-spiritedness or misogyny and is a very good journalist.