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Record discredits Palin

The Spokesman-Review

This is for Stephen Taylor of Spokane Valley (Letters, Dec. 16) who tells us to “make an informed decision based on facts” regarding Sarah Palin’s “qualifications.” So, Stephen, put down the autographed copy of “Going Rogue” you’ve been snuggling up to and do some research. Start by reading the Dec. 18, 1996, edition of the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman (Sarah’s hometown paper) which states “… on (Oct. 28, 1996) … (the Wasilla Library’s librarian) … said Palin asked her outright if she could live with censorship of library books.” Palin discussed removing objectionable books from the library on three occasions.

This article clearly shows that Palin supports censorship.

Google the words “Palin, Iraq, mission and God” and you’ll find a YouTube clip of her saying the invasion of Iraq was “a task … from God.” During the VP debate, we learned she didn’t know when our nukes should be used. Terrifying.

Did you miss the interview where she admitted she didn’t know what the VP’s job was? If you watched the Couric interviews, you know she couldn’t name one newspaper or magazine she read. Finally, how can anyone watch the VP debate and her interviews and conclude she is qualified to be president or VP?

Jax Clay

Post Falls

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