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Charles Gibson Interviews Sarah Palin
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ABC News anchor Charles Gibson will interview vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin Thursday night on the evening news. At an April debate, Gibson pulled no punches with Barack Obama and put him in a full-nelson asking him about issues that he felt the people needed to know about. The LA Times asked readers for their opinions on questions that Gibson should ask Palin. Here are their suggestions:

* You have been skeptical that global warming is caused by humans. On what basis do you reject the scientific consensus that fossil fuels and human activity have contributed to climate change?

* You asked the librarian in your town about the policy for banning books. Are there books you think should be kept from the public?

* You have claimed credit for killing the "bridge to nowhere," the $398-million link between Ketchikan and Gravina Island. Didn't you support it until it was clear Congress was not willing to pay for the much-ridiculed project?

* You have said students should be allowed to "debate both sides" of evolution. Should creationism be taught alongside evolution in the public schools? Do you believe in evolution?

* What's at the root of the terrorist problem in Pakistan? And how would you make progress, which has eluded the Bush administration, in that dangerous country?

* Your opponents claim you and McCain would just extend the Bush administration for another four years. Cite three instances in which you have differed with the president.
 

Question: What question(s) would you like Charles Gibson to ask Sarah Palin?

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Sarah Palin vs. Hillary Clinton
written by John Rawson, September 10, 2008
Please compare yourself to Hillary Clinton; as well as elaborate on the differences.
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written by Phyllis, September 10, 2008
Federal employees are not authorized to claim per diem in travel and lodging expenses for their family members nor are they allowed to claim a per diem allowance for nights spent at their personal homes. Is there any truth to the Washington Post story that you billed Alaska taxpayers for C,490 for travel by your husband and children and also nearly $17,000 for 312 occasions when you stayed at home to commute to Anchorage rather than stay at the Capital, your duty station. If this is a true story, are these same procedures utilized by the other 49 governors in the US?
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written by Phyllis, September 10, 2008
The total amount of $43,490 was reported by Washington Post as per diem for Governor Palin's husband and children.
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Commications coordinator
written by Christine Stone, September 10, 2008
What is your belief about contraceptives? Do you think sex education should be taught in schools? Your 17-year-old daughter is pregnant, did you ever discuss with her the use of contraceptives?
Palin
written by The Real MiMi, September 10, 2008
The Highest rate? Thanks Eileen,I didnt know that. Now we know why she is against abortion even in instances of Incest and Rape, because Incest and Rape is "normal" where she is from! A newsreporter from our local news station recently interviewed people about Palin in her home town of Wasilla. Half the people were just star struck and "proud of her" but the other half of intelligent people did not have nice things to say about her way of governing them. Funny how our local news guy got the real news, instead of what the National news stations just wants you to see. The more I learn about her, the more I do not like. She is completely self-serving.
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written by CJG, September 10, 2008
I'd like to know what she plans on doing with all the unwanted children that come from incest and rape or even those who just don't want them?

And sex education can only help eliminate at least some teenage pregnancies. And where was Sarah Palin when her 17-year-old was getting pregnant? I don't really blame the daughter, I blame Sarah.

And instead of protecting her daughter from the media frenzy, she just threw her to the wolves. How can that be any different than what she will do to the rest of us?

I personally don't believe in abortion, but I also do NOT believe in legislating against it. It has to be a personal decision. People will get abortions whether they are legal or not - we'll just have more young women dying from a botched backstreet job. Abortion should no longer be a political issue.

TruthSeeker
written by Alana, September 10, 2008
I want Mr. Gibson to ask Governor Palin to explain the situation which has put her under a cloud---her supposed actions and the supposed interference of her husband in the "troopergate" issue.
Second, why she and McCain insist on saying she sold the state's luxury jet on EBay--for a profit, when the truth is a broker had to complete the sale at a loss to the state. This goes to her very credibility along with her claims she opposed the "bridge to nowhere"---after she was in favor of it.
mystery, drama or fear?
written by mouse, September 10, 2008
John McCain's campaign confirmed that media access to you, the would-be vice president of the United States, will be tightly controlled.

What is it, Ms. Palin, that your own party is afraid for America to find out about you? And, will your party continue to keep you under wraps until after the election, when it's too late?
Software Training Consultant
written by Barb Lewis, September 10, 2008
I really like all the questions, but there are three key questions I would like to hear Palin's reply. That is, questions 3, 5 and 6.
retired
written by mary johns, September 10, 2008
Ask sarah palin to inform the public what her duties were as mayor of wasilla. And, what did she accomplish for the town as mayor. And, is it true that she left the town with a deficit.
Finance consultant
written by AMorrissey, September 15, 2008
I am appalled at some of the comments regarding Alaska and the Governor. Obviously some of the writers are too ignorant to know Alaska is the fifth state in terms of per capita income, supplies 20% of our fuel needs and for the first time since Palin is the governor has cut a lot of the unnecessary "pork" other states, like Illinois and Maryland have failed to do.
As for the expenses all elected Governors are entitled to travel at the state expense. With regards to "most of the country" regarding her as white trash, it is not true, in fact, it is because so many admire and like her that she is so criticized by the liberals who, in contrast, consider Obama qualified for president when even his own VP and Hillary declared him incompetent for the job
Obama has no clue about running even a "bodega" and his years as Community organizer add nothing to any business or elected office experience anywhere in the world...and he is running for President not VP.
The mere fact that he had to get a VP who is better prepared than he is in foreign policy (although not exactly a maverick on anything) tells us for the first time in the history of our country the VP is more qualified than the Presidential candidate. Unfortunately he has created more appropriations for his state than most senators currently serving (except of course Ted Kennedy)
While one trip to Iraq is not enough for either Palin or Obama, they both have the same foreign experience. In that regard her chances of learning from McCain while serving as a VP would be better than Obama's learning "on the job"
If we look at the ticket as it stands now the Republicans are better qualified. If we look at the Presidential hopefuls, the Republicans are still better qualified. As an Independent the Mccain-Palin ticket has my vote. Party unity is not important enough to jeopardize the country.
Read & listen
written by Donna, September 15, 2008
Palin stated that she put the jet on E-Bay. She did not say that she SOLD it on e-bay. You wining liberals should LISTEN.
Getting Past the Rumors
written by Lisa B, September 15, 2008
Seriously, I am so tired of listening to the uninformed public. Do some serious research. Get the facts. Don't listen to the liberal media, don't count on those emails you get to be the "truth". How many times do we have to listen to the "un-truths" regarding Sarah Palin? What angers me most is how the media and anyone who doesn't agree with Sarah Palin is out to find any dirt they can on her.

Personally, I am truly disgusted with the attacks that both Obama and Mc Cain have made on each other. This election is completely out of control. My message to both of them, "have a little class".

Charlie can ask any question he likes but it would be nice to see him stay away from the "gotcha" type of question. We are looking for the truth. Do any of these candidates know how to tell the truth?
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written by catherine, September 15, 2008
Hey Donna--pay attention to what's happening on the campaign trail. John McCain, man of honor, the so-called paragon of truth and virtue said the Governor put the plane on e bay and sold it for a profit! Yes he did! Then his campaign issued a statement saying the Senator had misspoken. Since then, he doesan't mention the plane---but she keeps telling people she put the plane on e-bay. So the presidential candidate lies and then says, sorry; and the VP tells half truths---and continues to lie about her support for the bridge to nowhere. Between the two of them there hasn't been a day of truth telling since the convention. You are correct though, telling us we should listen. We are listening and the more those two speak the more the truth gets shredded.
I am going to do the only thing I can to ensure Obama gets elected---work night and day on the phones, canvassing potential voters, and getting out the vote on election day.
One final thing---my 26 year old twin sons pointed out something interesting. No pollster has called them or any of their dozens of friends regarding their preferences. As they stated---when we go to the polls in record numbers this year, there is going to be "shock and awe" at how the media ignored this powerful voting block--the majority of whom are voting for Obama/Biden!
Getting past the rumors
written by Donna, September 16, 2008
Hey Catherine-- at least we agree on some things.
Yes, we should all pay attention and listen closely. Both sides are quilty of the same spin on words. The media is a total disgrace. I am so sick of "sound bites" I could vomit. And, it appears we have become a country that sticks by our chosen party no matter how ridiculous they are behaving. We need to grow up.

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