Honestly, Lady

What, is Ann Coulter still in the ninth grade?

At the Conservative Political Action Conference, Coulter made the following remark about John Edwards, Democratic presidential hopeful:

"I was going to have a few comments on the other Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, but it turns out you have to go into rehab if you use the word 'faggot,' so I -- so kind of an impasse, can't really talk about Edwards."

When did juvenile name calling become an acceptable means of political commentary? And using the word faggot as a put-down in a serious political atmosphere? I'm not really one for political correctness, but stooping to insult someone by saying they're part of a specific minority? You wouldn't dare use "the n-word." Why is faggot ok?

Sadly, it doesn't stop there. After being criticized by prominent members of her own party (including candidates John McCain and Rudy Giuliani), Coulter's response?

"C'mon, it was a joke. I would never insult gays by suggesting that they are like John Edwards. That would be mean."

Great way to try and rectify a really dumb comment - make another one! Let's keep throwing teenage comebacks at him, just for kicks, rather than trying to deal with his policies or political views or campaign issues (which I thought was the job of a political commentator).

Honestly, lady, are you kidding me?