Wasilla Paper Warns Palin Author of Deadly Force Law

[RamboLiberal]

In an editorial posted on its website Sunday night, Sarah's Palin's hometown newspaper in Wasilla, Alaska, warned author and journalist Joe McGinniss (who has moved next door to Palin as he conducts research for a book on the former governor) about a state law that allows the use of deadly force to defend one's property.

The editorial, titled "Wasilla fence fascinating for national media outlets," paints a disparaging portrait both of McGinniss' work and the national media's coverage of his controversial decision to take up temporary residence so close to Palin.

Its concluding sentence reads, "Finally, those who are fond of Joe McGinnis (sic) might remind him (if he doesn't already know) that Alaska has a law that allows the use of deadly force in protection of life and property."

Managing editor Tom Mitchell, who wrote the editorial, said that it was vetted by the Frontiersman's publisher, Kari Sleight, and a reporter at the newspaper.

"I didn't see it as being controversial. It's just a statement of fact," Mitchell told CBS News. "Plus, it was intended to be more humorous than anything."

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20006392-503544.html

The “Today” show called Friday morning saying it plans to come up Monday and do some interviews about the fence Todd and Sarah Palin built on their property on Lake Lucille.

According to people who care about those things, the former governor wrote on her Facebook account that she was worried about the neighbor, Joe McGinnis, moving in. He’s the author of several books, one of which is an alleged non-fiction story about his exploits in Alaska titled “Going to Extremes.” That was published in 1980. It was a bible for all those who dreamed of moving here or were in the process. Local press wasn’t too kindly to it at the time, saying he missed a lot and exaggerated the rest.

Observers from Outside get that a lot.

McGinnis also wrote last year a fairly scathing article for Portfolio magazine — which no longer exists — about Palin’s plans, or not, for a gas pipeline.

So it’s not surprising she might be a little leery about her new neighbor.

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Finally, those who are fond of Joe McGinnis might remind him (if he doesn’t already know) that Alaska has a law that allows the use of deadly force in protection of life and property.

http://www.frontiersman.com/articles/2010/05/30/opinion/editorials/doc4c01d2ece4e8e697201491.txt

[tularetom]

1. It works both ways

Palin and Tawd need to remember that also.

So far it appears all the aggression and intimidation appears to be coming from her.

[Dappleganger]

9. It most certainly does.

I suggest that Mr. McGinnis get himself to a gun range right away.

Read my sig line.

[roguevalley]

12. Joe has been here during the rip snorting pipeline days. I am sure

he is very proficient with a gun. The rednecked newspaper in Wasilla is bone stupid. He's no cheechako.

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. Isn't that wonderful.

:crazy:

[Raineyb]

3. This sounds like a threat. n/t

[UTUSN]

4. Uh, don't reporters ALSO have 2nd Amendment Rights?!1 & what has he done besides RENT?!1 n/t

[rurallib]

7. no lie. Can't a guy rent a place anywhere?

Jeez, the Palins sure act like they have something to hide. Almost like one of those 2-star movies.

[tammywammy]

5. Sounds like good advice in case the Palinbots go after him.

:shrug:

[Forkboy]

6. Cool...he'll be justified in shooting any halfwit that comes onto his property!

[IDemo]

10. Halfwit? You're too kind

This is the Quarterwit clan, if ever there was one.

[Redstate Blueboy]

8. I can't believe that Palin is the author of ANYTHING!

:rofl:

[OffWithTheirHeads]

11. Are you implying that someone else wrote that shit on her hand?

You are probably right.

[emulatorloo]

13. Looks like Bill Kristol's handwriting to me