Harris Camp's Insane Response When Vances Asked Child-Proofing Questions About VP Residence
Christian charity urges us to forgive and avoid turning minor offenses into major disputes.
Yet, even with this moral duty in mind, it’s hard to overlook the profound spiritual undertones in today’s political conflicts.
Take, for instance, a situation reported by CBS News involving Usha Vance, the wife of Vice President-elect J.D. Vance. In November, Usha reached out to Vice President Kamala Harris’ staff with questions about childproofing the Naval Observatory residence in Washington, D.C. The response she received was startling.
“The questions were initially rebuffed by a Harris political appointee,” CBS reported.
Yes, that’s correct: a Harris appointee “rebuffed” a query about ensuring the residence’s safety for children.
The Vance family has three young children — Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel — all under the age of eight.
Number One Observatory Circle, the vice president’s official residence since 1974, was renovated by Congress for this purpose, according to the White House. Meanwhile, the Naval Observatory itself remains a center for astronomical and navigational research.
Thankfully, U.S. Navy officials stepped in before Christmas to assist the incoming second lady. However, the initial rejection from Harris’ appointee still raises questions.
One potential explanation is the mix of incompetence and arrogance that characterized Harris’s failed 2024 presidential campaign. After all, her campaign burned through nearly $1.5 billion with little to show for it — and no public acknowledgment of failure. Why expect competence or kindness now?
A more troubling explanation, however, delves into the relationship between prominent Democrats and their views on children.
For decades, Democrats have championed abortion, calling it a “right” and using fear tactics about its potential restriction to raise funds. They’ve encouraged the celebration of ending unborn lives as a matter of empowerment.
Similarly, when adolescents experience the natural struggles of growing up, certain powerful Democrats are quick to label them “trans” and advocate for life-altering surgeries.
Viewed in this context, a prominent Democrat’s disregard for children’s well-being becomes disturbingly logical.
Vice President-elect Vance’s rise to office also underscores the growing divide between conservative and progressive views on family values.
Remember how Democrats reacted when J.D. Vance criticized “childless cat ladies” during the campaign?
Vance’s comment, of course, was not a jab at women unable to have children. Nor was it an excuse for childless men.
As a childless man myself — not due to physical inability but poor decisions — I fully agree with his point. Choosing not to have children forfeits something irreplaceable. Parenthood offers the chance, given by God, to live for something greater than ourselves.
While other paths may help combat selfishness, none are as profound as raising children.
A society dominated by self-centered, childless adults is doomed to collapse under the weight of its narcissism. Worse, a society that idolizes itself inevitably drifts away from God. That’s the heart of the issue.
It’s no surprise, then, that many conservatives feel disturbed when hearing about Democrats’ indifference — or worse — toward children and families.
So, while the term “rebuff” may seem minor, it hints at a far deeper and spiritual problem.