Sarah Palin is the governor of Alaska - one of our fifty states. She has been a mayor of Wasilla, Alaska. For some reason, people such as yourself, dismiss these accomplishments. However, the act of governing and managing any of the fifty states is similar - regardless of size or population. Same thing with being a mayor. Some responsibilities might be scaled down because of the size/population of the state or city - but others remain the same. You also dismiss her because you hadn’t heard of her before - illustrating your own ignorance rather than hers. She has a unique knowledge of energy issues - something sorely needed at this time in American history.

She also has a belief system that I admire and that I think is what our country needs. She’s not driven by political loyalties - except to the people who elected her. She is a gifted speaker and communicator. She has demonstrated that she can meet with heads of state and be “vice presidential.” She speaks with knowledge and understanding of the issues. She’s been reading newspapers since she was in elementary school - from front to back - and I appreciate that she refused to play in with Katie Couric’s ridiculous questions about newspapers.

Now I’m headed outside for a hike.

I believe in women’s right - regardless of whether the woman is a Democrat or a Republican. Apparently, many Democrats feel that women’s rights apply to only Democratic women. Thus the cry of how Palin should be home taking care of her children instead of running for public office. Thus the attacks on her character - and all the outlandish claims of the baby really being her grandbaby.

I get my facts from the news - both broadcast and online. I form my opinions based on the news and my own belief system - which is that all people are created equal and should be treated as such, life begins at conception, and the “government” is the people.