It would depend on the context. I'm not sure how John Edwards' son died, but let's say it was from cancer. Let's then say that it was the Bush Administration's campaign position that funding for research into a cure for this disease was a high priority.

Let's now say that GWB mentioned JE's son as an example of how this research is very important. How could I possibly be offended by that unless I was grandstanding purely for political gain?

Kerry DID NOT insult or exploit the Cheney's daughter... he merely used her to illustrate the point he was trying to make.

It's the desperate attempts by the extreme right to exploit this, and Edward's comment referring to Chris Reeve for their own political purpose that I find "truly disgusting." :rolleyes: