Reply #18: Some caution about a few of these points...

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1) Quite a lot of the buzz about things, like the banning of books & her claiming to be the first christian mayor, is based on insinuation and heresay.

2) While i am 100% convinced that she is a crazy evangelical, her record since becoming governor does not show strong theocratic activities. She's funneled funds to her church and such, but she hasn't tried to change the curriculum or abortion laws.

She HAS made the following statement: http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/09/04/palins-pentecostal-church-membership-questioned/

“I’ve honestly answered the questions on what my personal views are on things like abortion and a lot of controversial issues,” she said. “I won’t hesitate to answer those questions about what my personal views are, but I am not one to be out there preaching and forcing my views on anyone else.”

Her record is obviously mixed and i personally don't trust somebody who lies about their religious roots.

3) While alaska fiscally is an insult to the rest of america, her defenders can legitimately say that she's cutting pork and that much of the situation was inherited by her. Nonetheless, the truth remains that she's only fought when forced to fight.

4) Her sister's ex-husband may actually be crazy and may actually be a threat to the family. This doesn't justify her abuse of power or her attempts to deflect an honest investigation, but he does sound crazy. He tasered his own child and allegedly threatened to kill Palin's father.


Anyways, i feel compelled to both be fair and to note places where those you may discuss this stuff with... could make valid counter-points.