McCAIN: And if he really thinks that by liberating Iraq from a dangerous tyrant, America somehow set a bad example that invited Russia to invade a small, peaceful and democratic nation, then he should state it outright, because that is a debate I welcome.

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Others queried whether her decision would set a bad example for other women looking to juggle motherhood and a career: Namely, would HR departments and bosses then expect more new moms to follow suit by literally suiting up again mere weeks after giving birth?

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It has set a bad example, and it has failed to establish a legal and judicial system through which defaulting employers can be brought readily to book.

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