This letter from an Alaskan appeared in today's Daily Tar Heel, UNC student newspaper

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Don’t put Palin second in line for the presidency


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Share this article Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Updated: Wednesday, October 15, 2008

TO THE EDITOR:

I have lived most of my 55 years in Alaska. I was a state attorney for 15 years, and have closely followed Alaskan politics.

I can say with confidence as a resident of Alaska and frequent visitor to Wasilla that Gov. Palin is not prepared to be vice president.

She misleads and lies. She has touted that she opposed the infamous “Bridge to Nowhere.” Yet she supported it enthusiastically while running for governor, and accepted the $233 million earmark, redirecting it to other projects.

She holds extreme views. She opposes abortion in all cases, unless the mother’s life is in danger — even in cases of rape or incest.

She is untrustworthy. For example, first she proclaimed “hold me accountable,” saying that she would “welcome” a full investigation by the Alaska legislature into her firing of a commissioner. Since becoming the Republican vice presidential nominee, she has stonewalled the bipartisan investigation at every turn.

Please consider all of this, and don’t put her second-in-line for the presidency!



Larri Irene Spengler
Juneau, Alaska