[unex] bush daughters cited. Mommy! Daddy! Update!

[bigwavedave]

A spokeswoman for first lady Laura Bush called the matter a private family issue.

"Both daughters are private citizens and this is a private family matter. We respectfully request that the media treat it as such," said spokeswoman Noelia Rodriguez.

Earlier Thursday, the White House asked the media to pause before pursuing more stories about the daughters' legal problems stemming from alleged underage drinking.

"I would urge all of you to very carefully think through how much you want to pursue this," press secretary Ari Fleischer told reporters in Washington, D.C.

"I understand that there's a question of law. I've never called anybody or suggested to anybody that the coverage today is in any way inappropriate. But to go beyond that I would urge you to be very careful because any reaction of the parents is parental; it is not governmental. It is family. It's private and the American people respect that."
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tsk, tsk. 19 years old and they want all of us to treat them like children. that's odd. i distinctly recall registering for the draft when i turned 19.

yep, watch this one carefully. we may just get a glimpse of how privilige works its wonders. afterall, we're only talking about laws here.

to add:

Bush Law Has Daughters in Trouble

Updated: Fri, Jun 01 4:16 AM EDT

By CONNIE MABIN, Associated Press Writer

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - President Bush himself signed the zero-tolerance underage drinking law that has his 19-year-old twin daughters in trouble in Texas.

Austin police on Thursday cited Jenna and Barbara Bush for violating state alcoholic beverage laws. It would be Jenna's second offense, following a no contest plea two weeks earlier, and Barbara's first.

Their father, then governor, signed the law in 1997 after the federal government threatened to withhold highway funding from states unless they adopted "zero-tolerance" underage drunken driving laws.

The 1997 law strengthened the state's alcohol code by creating a separate offense with stiff penalties for people under 21 caught with alcohol or trying to get it.

A first offense can mean a 30-day driver's license suspension, a $500 fine, alcohol awareness classes and community service. Jenna Bush was ordered to attend the classes and perform community service after pleading no contest two weeks ago to charges of underage drinking at a nightclub.

A second conviction can lead to a 90-day driver's license suspension, and a third conviction can result in six months in jail.
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well, we now know she can't control her urges. next stop - 3 strikes and your out. like that'll happen.

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[Gr8DaneDood]

I NEVER tried to buy alcohol illegally as a teenager!

The only difference with these infractions and every other dumb kid that tries to buy booze is the publicity.

 

[Garryowen]

Agreed, Dude.

It's too bad the girls aren't a bit more considerate of their parents, but they are acting the way a lot of us did at their age. A big worry for their parents, to be sure. I hope they realize how unfair it is to add family worries to their parent's concerns.

regards,

Garryowen

 

[bigwavedave]

exactly, Garryowen.

these young ladies owe all of us an apology, starting with their parents. what sort of example are they trying to lead? any of them?

they are not children and they are privileged. are they not sharp enough through their upbringing to understand how ackward this is?

they'd better come out with a statement of their own pretty soon, just like daddy did when he got busted just before the election.

like father, like daughter i guess.

 

[CAkidd]

Like ALL public figures, you gotta watch your step. I suppose the girls are a little rebellious of their status in society. I drank a little and smoked a couple of doobies now and then when I was 19. Like anything else in life, experience makes you either wiser or dumber...BTW, I haven't smoked a doobie in 30 years, I guess I wised up. However, if someone one wants to get loaded on the stuff, go for it....

 

[Green Co.]

Well, I can remember doing the same thing at that age...my father did as W has done, not interfere with the courts, but supportive of me. ( I recall the fine being a whopping $10, in 1968)

And yup, I did register, and was drafted, before I could legally buy alcohol in Tx.

Dennis2

 

[night driver]

And in contrast, I THINK I can take ALL of the publicity of Chelsea and any of HER "missteps" and roll it all up, printed on 100 pound bond, and tuck it intothe corner of my eye and have less discomfort than a pair of extended wear lenses right out of the package....

 

[CanadaSue]

Until either of the young ladies is given an official gummint roll, with salary to match, what they do IS family business. Their father ran for president, they did not.

Yes, they're in the public eye, but they're also very young. Bad judgement? Sure. But still no one's business but the family's...

 

[Amazed]

Yep, it is a private family matter. Course do I expect the Press to protect the Bush's like they did the Clinton's? Nope, no way. Liberals IMO rarely play fair.

 

[blueridge]

Easy there BWD - don't get your knickers all in a twist - this isn't exactly the first time that political/celebs or their brats have been caught while "doing their thing."

Aside from Big Bubba Clinton having been caught more than few times in 'interesting' situations his rather notorious Bro. Roger regularly gets into trouble... Then there's that wonderful warm story about OwlGore tearing up a fence & hedge at a fairly high rate of speed - 'almost' completely hushed up...by Daddy?

There's also that mischievous Kennedy Clan that often make front page news with their misdoings 'bout town.

I've always wondered how the rich, famous elitists get away with HALF the stuff they do...unfortunately we mere mortals will never know. Those with the gold [or the 'power'] are, after all, in charge of the golden rules...and they often bend them to suit their needs. But it sure as hell ain't limited to one political party.

Give the Bushes a break - they're HARDLY the first Pres. Family to have such problems.
Beside's it's not likely that pickin' on the Bush clan will help solve Kali's power woes.

 

[Onebyone]

Anyone who has ever raised teenagers know they do things testing the waters so to speak. If this is the worst the Bush twins do then IMO they are pretty decent kids.

Can't expect them to be prim and proper lil misses with no gumptions look who their parents are they aren't wall flowers they are the pres. and first Lady and it takes gumption to get there.

 

[bigwavedave]

OBO wrote - Anyone who has ever raised teenagers know they do things testing the waters so to speak.

true. busted twice now? the water is fine, come on in!

blueridge - thanks for understanding the situation so clearly.

A spokeswoman for first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton called the matter a private family issue.
"Our daughter is a private citizen and this is a private family matter. We respectfully request that the media treat it as such," said spokeswoman Shirley Shoutalot.

Earlier Thursday, the White House asked the media to pause before pursuing more stories about the daughter's legal problems stemming from alleged underage drinking.

"I would urge all of you to very carefully think through how much you want to pursue this," press secretary Norman Blowhard told reporters in Washington, D.C.

"I understand that there's a question of law. I've never called anybody or suggested to anybody that the coverage today is in any way inappropriate. But to go beyond that I would urge you to be very careful because any reaction of the parents is parental; it is not governmental. It is family. It's private and the American people respect that."

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we still OK here?

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