News this week that Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's 17-year-old unmarried daughter is pregnant is opening up a debate I don't think anyone in this country really wants to have. Because the truth is sometimes kids do stupid things and dads cant do a darn thing about it except try to clean up the mess.
Yes, Bristol Palin is young and so is the baby's father. Yes, it would be nice if she could have waited a little longer to become a mom. And, yes, Bristol did make a bad decision in conceiving a child out of wedlock. But, after spending some time trying to get to know the Palin family tonight, I'm confident that Bristol can count on her parents' support in the months and years ahead.
Like all committed, loving fathers everywhere -- God is excellent at cleaning up messages and transforming a negative experience into a rewarding blessing. And Jeff Palin will be there to help.