The New York Daily News carried this article in its "Politics" section. That sends a red flag. It's evident that Alexandra Kerry's being a daughter to Senator John Kerry, a public figure, makes her arrest for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) worth media attention.
Would it have made a difference if she was just an ordinary influence? Yes. She is being featured not because of her own behavior, but because of her father's public status. One realizes how much family members of public figures cannot escape the media spotlight even though they may try to avoid it. This puts them under pressure to live to the public's expectations which can be very high, unrealistic and unattainable.
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http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/11/19/2009-11-19_senator_john_kerrys_daughter_alexandra_arrested_for_suspicion_of_dui.html
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