When abortion may be an acceptable choice
May 21, 2008
National Post:
The Alaska gov who has been named as a possible running mate for John McCain is making headlines for her personal choice not to end her pregnancy.
Gov. Sarah Palin has just revealed her month-old baby was born with Down syndrome, a genetic condtions that impedes a child’s physical, intellectual and language development.
Warned early on through testing, Palin chose to wait until after delivering the 6lb 2 oz baby boy before speaking out. With four children at home already, a child with Down syndrome would present serious challenges, but she said in a statement she felt “privileged that God would entrust us with this gift.”
It’s clear where she stands. She is praised by the “pro life” movement, with activists asking God to “give America more women like her.”
Chronicling Sarah
May 21, 2008
The Press has this review of Kaylene Johnson’s book, “Sarah”. I too would have enjoyed a little more into Sarah’s religious beliefs and how they affect her day to day life. Read the review here.
Could the Libertarians Spoil Alaska for the GOP?
May 15, 2008
David Weigel for Reason Online:
John McCain isn’t the most popular Republican for Alaskans. On Super Tuesday he placed fourth in the state’s caucus, behind Ron Paul. McCain’s opposed to drilling in ANWR, a real political anomaly for a Republican in this state—even most state Democrats want to start the drills spinning. So I’m not surprised to see that a Research 2000 poll (conducted for Daily Kos) shows McCain leading Barack Obama by only 7 points, 49-42, even though George W. Bush beat John Kerry 61-36. Actually, I think McCain could lose the state. Two reasons. Read more
Don Young Will Crush You.
April 30, 2008
Newsminer.com:
“He was very angry, very animated at the governor, and he basically told me, he held out his hand and said, ‘She’s like a crystalline figure in my hands and I’m going to crush her,’ and he basically said I’m going to do the same thing to you,” Parnell told the editorial board.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
April 28, 2008
Fort Mills Times:
Gov. Sarah Palin wants state employees to consider donating their used cell phones to a group that provides calling cards for soldiers serving overseas. Read more
