http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_ts1281
In southern Ohio, opponents of the bill have created a blowback effect by airing an ad targeting Rep. Steve Driehaus to stand firm as a "no" vote on the legislation. The ad prominently featured the congressman’s young daughters, in violation of the unwritten law that forbids dragging lawmakers' family members – most especially their underage children – into the fray.
This was very poorly thought out , it amounts to a serious breech of civility and it was not needed. Issueing an apology was good , but why was there no one involved smart enough to say "no" when the stupid ad was being created?
This unwritten rule is a powerfull and proper guide, legislators children deserve this respect whether the legislator himself does or not.
