Questioning the Questioner

I know I've already written about the media hype following the question posed to Chelsea Clinton by a Butler college student last Monday, but I am drawn back again to this topic after watching an interview with Evan Strange, the questioner, on CNN's website. The segment featured a short talk with Strange about the meaning behind the question and then featured three analyists who commented on the two sides of the issue. Was the "Lewinski" question posed to Chelsea crossing the line?

The first guest fired back at Strange saying that the question was beyond inappopriate and that Strange should get a failing grade in his Communications class and be kicked off of Butler's campus. I think my mouth literally dropped open with this comment was made. It was more than harsh; it was scathing. The guest went on to say that the question was an attack against Chelsea Clinton and was completely unwarrented. The third guest, on the other hand, thought that Strange should be commended for his probing question. Now that Chelsea is in the limelight, physically campaigning for her mother, she should no longer be spared from the media's tough questions.

I still am indecisive on this subject. Yes, I think the question was inappropriate (I would never ask it.), but Chelsea's response was as well. This whole situation, however, is being blown way out of proportion. It could drastically effect the coming weeks of Clinton's campaign.