http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ Young Alaskans - Discussion: Recent Posts en Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:47:33 +0000 http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=391#post-753 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:52:59 +0000 Gildersleeve 753@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>Ok Miss Huber, when i called you by your first name it is because that is a standard of communication calling by a title generally appears more formal and i was attempting to be casual. It was in no way disrespectful and quite frankly since you are my peer and equal it was quite rude that you brought it up like that. I would never expect you to refer to me by my last name unless you were a member of my AJROTC Corp. Especially since we have already met before. </p> <p>Yes, i would be just as nice to "Mr. McCain" seeing as i worked on his campaign up here. My point is that you have to try and find the best in the person and develop a trust. Unfortunately for you more then half of the people in the United States trust him. </p> <p>On the time-line i understand your argument, but who exactly are we fighting? It is not like there is a specific military force with a known location. We are fighting several small and mobile militant forces. I don't even believe we should pull completely out of Iraq. I think that we should have a force there to help protect governmental officials and train Iraq's army so that they can take over there self-defense. We as a nation can't suffocate them with our support. They as a people are as capable as we were to rise to our own defense as a new nation. How exactly are we supposed to "Finish the war"</p> <p>I am not saying that what Obama said on abortion is correct and honestly no i don't know much about the Born-Alive act. However, i understand the opinion of many "pro-abortion" ideas. They understand that it is morally incorrect, but they don't see it as their right to interfere with the morals of another individual. </p> <p>I get my information from public discussion, online research, television, and simple logic. I have taken several communication and leadership courses and the one common element is that you have to be able to understand and argue both sides of a point. When i am arguing with you i am merely trying to point out that he deserves a chance to live up past rumors. Which is a lot of the information you are throwing at me. Rumors, with no real factual evidence behind it. Also you still haven't told me what you meant by a "civilian force"</p> <p>Finally when i said you are stubborn i was referring to your comment that you won't change what you believe in no matter what. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=391#post-752 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:49:19 +0000 Yorume 752@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>I am not being stubborn, I am validating my beliefs. Would you be so nice to Mr. McCain if HE won the candidacy?<br /> How can I even BEGIN to trust him when he's a friend and has relationships with several terrorists?<br /> I mean it, if we have a time-line, then the enemy will wait untill the troups pull out, and then attack while they're gone. No, I'm not saying that the troops should stay there forever, I'm saying that we should FINISH the war.<br /> Also, where DO you get your information?<br /> Correction; Mr. McCain is against gay marriage, not gays in general.<br /> Have you HEARD about the Born-Alive act? Obama is the ONLY senator who took the floor and argued against it.<br /> You should really give Mr. Mark Levin a call.<br /> P.S., We are NOT on a first-name basis, just call me Miss Huber. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=391#post-751 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:03:56 +0000 Gildersleeve 751@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>I figured that you would be the one to reply Jasmine. I am glad that you have ideas and strong beliefs, but it is foolish to state that you will not change no matter what. When you say that it only makes you look stubborn. I think that you have a lot of bias in your attacks against our future president, granted some may be true, but things like he lies is not based on any real fact. I don't think he views abortion in the same way you do and being confident is not a sin. I am not a hundred percent certain by what you mean by a civilian force, but a time line in war is not a bad thing when we can't even support our own current economic system. </p> <p>Do i believe that we should remove all of our troops from Iraq? No. However, saying we should be there permanently is simply a slap to the face to their new government, because we are showing no respect for their capability to self govern. If that is the case then we will have failed to spread Democracy. </p> <p>As for McCain i don't think he has done anything to warrant accusations against his perseverance, he fought hard, alongside Palin, up until the very last second. As towards being a wimp, i find no credit of that in his character. Finally his concession to the popular will of America and his attempt to reunify the Union after a controversial election deserves to be commended. His courage, i believe, is exemplified in the fact that he can stand up and face defeat with a few kind words. </p> <p>I am sorry if this frustrates you, but i honestly believe that you need to step back and realize that Obama will be our president. That being said you should begin to accept the fact that you will have to learn to trust him.</p> <p>lastly, let me apologize for my starting post. I must have been half dead when i wrote it, because there is an abhorrent number of grammatical and spelling errors. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=391#post-750 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:12:13 +0000 Yorume 750@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>All right, I will now post what I think are the good and bad aspects of both McCain and Obama.<br /> Good about Obama:......(crickets chirping)<br /> Bad about Obama: He is FOR partial-birth abortion, he is FOR gun-bans, claims that the Constitution is flawed and prejudiced, is a friend to several terrorists, is not a U.S. citizen (nobody is allowed to see his birth certificate), wants to expand government, is a socialist, lies, had a pastor who hates America, previously stated that Saddam Hussein posed no threat, voted several times to let babies die in hospital closets, assumed that he would be president from early on, believes in a time-line when it comes to war, is AGAINST the war, wants to expand welfare, is AGAINST drilling in the U.S., and he wants to make a civilian force as big a the military force.<br /> Good about McCain: He is FOR drilling in the U.S., is AGAINST abortion, is AGAINST gays, wants to streghthen border security, is a Vietnam vetran, is FOR the death penalty, and is AGAINST big government.<br /> Bad about McCain: He gives up too easily, is a wimp, and now supports Obama.<br /> Now, I have gathered this information from the radio, the TV, the liberal-slanting newspaper, and even the official candidate websites. If anyone out there disagrees with me, then I would like to know where they get THEIR information. Also, I will stand by my beliefs, I will never give up on what I believe in, and if I have something to say, then I will say it, regardless of what others think. I believe in freedom! I believe in America! If someone says otherwise, then tough luck to them. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=391#post-749 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:26:52 +0000 Gildersleeve 749@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>Son now Obama has won the presidential election. Where are we to go now? I would love to here your sentiments on the entire race. Where does all this political energy get directed to now and what do you feel Obama will do fist as our new Commander in Chief and President of the United States? </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=102&page=2#post-748 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:46:35 +0000 Gildersleeve 748@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>I agree on a lot of what you say, but i think that it has to range a little farther then homeschool. I believe that professors, since they have put the time in for the expertise, are better qualified to give an education then parents. I also think that the school environment helps give important community lessons. I personally feel that it would be best if the freedom of home school were incorporated into the current education system. Also i agree with you that we need to redirect focus onto certain subjects. Leadership is important, but half the students in school don't even know "how" to learn. There also needs to be changes to make education more appealing to those that are going through it. Generically the ones who want to be at school do the best. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=390#post-747 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:40:20 +0000 Gildersleeve 747@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>Well i guess we shall see tomorrow... i personally hope the Steven's will get elected if only for the calling of a special election. I just don't trust Mark Begich at all </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=390#post-746 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:40:19 +0000 Gildersleeve 746@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>Well i guess we shall see tomorrow... i personally hope the Steven's will get elected if only for the calling of a special election. I just don't trust Mark Begich at all </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=102&page=2#post-745 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:05:56 +0000 Yorume 745@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>How to make our schools better: Teach leadership, not uniformity. Teachers should not force their views on the students, they should let the students think for themselves. Regulate the money better.(I agree with you there, Gildersleeve.) If parent(s) want to take the child(ren) out, let them, don't make them out to be bad for doing so.(This is based on a personal experience.) Teach students about America.(i.e., The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, etc., etc.,) If students are bad, punish them. Homeschooling should be enchoraged in ALL states. People should not be forced to send their child(ren) to school if they(the parent/parents) can teach their children better than the schools can.(Think about it, people are sending their child(ren) to school to be taught and by a complete stranger.) Teachers should get thorough background checks.<br /> If anybody else has any more ideas, please post them.<br /> P.S., My mom got this great book Called "The Underground History of American Education" by Mr.John Taylor Gatto. I STRONGLY recomend it. I also recomend "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Mr.Oliver Van DeMille. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=390#post-744 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:21:07 +0000 Fabe 744@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>I think Ted Stevens has many fans in Alaska. He did a lot for the state and I think many people still trust him more than any other candidate. MArk Begich has a good chance, too. But he hasnt done nearly as much as Ted for the State. I think Ted Stevens has a very good chance of getting elected. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=390#post-743 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:12:27 +0000 Gildersleeve 743@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>Since it has been a week and a day since anyone has posted anything i have decided to start a new topic... election is on tuesday, how do you feel the senatorial election will swing... Will ted be able to pull it out from behind? I personally still trust ted a lot more then begich. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=386#post-742 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:02:03 +0000 Gildersleeve 742@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>Here is my essay, i didn't want to start a new topic for it so... Anyways tell me what you think about it... Also i would love to see what anyone else said in their essay. </p> <p> The United States, Alaska included, has fallen into a downward spiral. We as a state and nation are failing in ways that, without proper action, may lead to a complete depression. America has always held itself as a paragon to the world which, as is natural, led to the development of a great pride and responsibility. Alaska when it became a state fifty years ago inherited that pride. It is now our responsibility, as Alaskans and Americans, to devote ourselves to the repair and growth of this state. The only question is how do we start? As is natural in every other field of life, the first thing that needs to be done is the development of broad goals which can be narrowed down and finally put into action. These goals would be best developed around three general areas, those being, the review and reform of the education system, the development of alternative fuel sources, and finally review of Alaska’s economic policy.</p> <p> The education system is the absolute basis of our society and its problems. Sadly, it goes without question that our current system fails to develop youth to their full potential and strives for a socialistic equality. It is therefore paramount that Alaska strives to develop, test, and enact alternative educational formats. The ideal format being one that allows students to develop in different areas at their own rate, because restraining students to an age based education system that has a roof on what is learned suppresses their over-all development. In the end our youth will have to solve the energy and economic crisis, so it is our responsibility to push them to their full intellectual potential in preparation.</p> <p> The energy crisis is the second most important field to begin developing solutions. Alaska is a land of vast resources and all we need to do is harness them. The cost to develop wind, geothermal, and other renewable energies is high, but the longer we wait the more it costs us in the end. The fact is that the current cost of energy is raising the cost of everything else nationwide and therefore is a leading cause of the economic crisis.</p> <p> With banks failing there is no question the economy is in trouble. We as Alaskans have not yet suffered the brunt of this crisis, but we have watched its tyranny on television. The fact of the matter is that Alaska has enough economic potential to begin eradicating the national debt. How? We must stop allowing the systematic rape of Alaska’s resources by foreign companies. Why is it that we are allowing other nations to come and make an enormous profit off of industries that we ourselves could develop? Our economic goal should therefore be to promote more economic development within the state and the reduction of foreign presence.</p> <p> In all Alaska, in the next fifty years, with its resources has the potential to become a leader among states within this union, but we have to start now. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=386#post-741 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:55:40 +0000 Gildersleeve 741@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>Thanks Patrick, i will post mine and see where that goes... </p> <p>To Mr. Philipp i asked about Roger, because he is an old friend of mine that moved to Kodiak a couple years ago... I am assuming that you meant Pebble Mine, and yes there is a need to preserve fish. I don't feel that large mining operations would destroy the environment if it regulates its work hard, but i am not an expert. I do feel that large scale projects like that, which are developed by us, are needed for the economy. How could we improve the recycling program? </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=386#post-740 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:29:22 +0000 patrace 740@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>I've just started reading through the essays but they're pretty good so far. I think it was tough for applicants to fit some very big ideas into such a short essay but I like what I'm seeing and I'm happy that the discussion is continuing here.</p> <p>If you'd like feedback, feel free to post your essay for others to read and comment on. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=386#post-739 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:09:48 +0000 Fabe 739@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>Well I think there are many issues with environmental protection.<br /> One example for that is recycling. It is possible to recycle but there are not very many people actually doing it.<br /> Another example is the current issue about Mebble Mine. I think there are many issues. Chemical byproducts are bad for fish and Alaska needs the fish. I think new options should be considered.<br /> No, I don't know Roger Estelle. What did he do? </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=389#post-738 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:49:16 +0000 AKMeston 738@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>I definitely plan on doing more in the discussions soon Ryan and plan on contributing to other discussions...I'm just getting started on here...Unfortunately it's test and paper season for my classes and I'm very involved in ASUAF, the student government at UAF, as President so I'm in the middle of a couple of other projects as well. Maybe I'll add some thing about that too because we will be having a lot of statewide projects going on soon. Thanks for the encouragement. </p> <p>And wow Caroline, it's been forever! I'm doing great, you? Yes, I did apply and hope for the same opportunity! If I don't get it though, I will be in Juneau around February 21-24 for a UA Coalition of Student Leaders Conference and hopefully a couple other times throughout the legislative session as well. </p> <p>Brandon </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=387#post-737 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:16:16 +0000 Gildersleeve 737@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>Yes, drilling what we already have would temporarily lower gas prices, but it isn't a permanent solution. The oil in our country makes great reservoirs for when we can no longer supply ourselves from other sources. We honestly need to start putting a hard pressed effort into developing other sources besides oil. </p> <p>On the other hand, in order to help fix alaska's role in the national economy we need to stop allowing the systematic rape of Alaskan lands by foreign companies. Crap like the Pebble Mine are not bringing the profits into America, they are giving it to places like Canada. These are resources that we could easily harness ourselves, but we have to make efforts to establish privatized contracts to develop these resources that the government regulates. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=84#post-736 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:11:10 +0000 Gildersleeve 736@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>It is all well and good to think so gun-ho on the whole presidential office, but the truth is mobilizing people to work in fields they care about isn't that easy. Also controversial issues like the ones listed above are going to meet a strong opposition if bans and regulations are put into place. I am not saying that they are right, but it isn't as easy as simply saying your not going to do that anymore...</p> <p>If i were to be president for a year i would gather together America's top economists and businessmen. Once together i would hold a large convention to help develop ideas for economic development. I would develop a website where people from around the U.S. could speak out on different ideas through posted forum's, so that they too will be involved in the development of a workable economic plan to help eliminate our national debt. I know it wouldn't be that easy, but that is where i would try to start. </p> <p>I would also bring together experts on education and with them take a serious look at ways to reform the education system so as to better prepare our youth for the future. I believe that again online forums would be useful, by getting common people involved.</p> <p>Honestly i am not one hundred percent certain how i would try and handle everything else and i know that the pressures of office would change half of everything i said anyways. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=57&page=3#post-735 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:01:42 +0000 Gildersleeve 735@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>So wait, you are basing your entire political opinion off of what media and critics say? the issues don't play a part in it? This is the problem with the media, it instills general ideas that might be completely false and convinces gullible people into submitting their official decision on idiotic jokes and political attacks. I am not saying i like Obama nor support him, in fact i have volunteered my time to helping the McCain/Palin campaign. However, my decision isn't off horrible prejudices, it is based upon the issues and how different people react to different situations. I personally hate this partisan bull... I believe that Obama has some evil plan and i think he honestly cares about america. Think how would you feel in this situation if you were the one whose entire life is being twisted and turned into a joke. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=386#post-734 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:54:17 +0000 Gildersleeve 734@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>when i was speaking of education, i was referencing the system as a whole. I feel that north, south, east, or west the system is flawed. In what ways do you feel we should work towards environmental protection? on a side note do you know Roger Estelle? </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=70&page=2#post-733 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:37:23 +0000 ms51274 733@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>I totally have to go with shrimp. Especially if it is beer battered! </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=387#post-732 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:33:01 +0000 ms51274 732@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>People! We have so much natural resources, why are we buying money from the middle east?!? It would be so much cheaper to drill what we have! </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=84#post-731 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:31:13 +0000 ms51274 731@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>I would totaly change America! There are so many problems that need to be fixed, and we have to start somewhere. Debt, the economy, gas prices and future fuels, wars, food prices, same sex marriages, abortion, the list goes on and on. What I think is that we need to take action by getting people who are involved and interested in these subjects and know what they are doing, and fight against these things that are wrong (the list above). Obviously, there has to be a common standard where everyone can at least somewhat agree,like that abortions are wrong (I heard on the radio that the gov. is starting to think about giving unborn babies the same human rights that we have upon conception), that marriage was made to be between one man and one woman, and other issues like that. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=57&page=3#post-730 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:19:29 +0000 ms51274 730@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>My opinion is about Obama is something I saw on a bumper sticker. It said Obama BinLyn'<br /> I also saw this political cartoon in the ADN, and it was all about how Obama had been born as a love baby to this black guy from south America and this white lady, and how he grew up with a strong muslim background, and how he would hurt and hinder America rather than help her.<br /> That's what I think about Obama.<br /> Go Sarah Palin!! </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=389#post-729 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:01:50 +0000 cschultz 729@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>Hi Brandon! Fellow D-Com intern here, sending you a shout-out from Juneau! How are you doing? I am working for the State as an Economist. I hope you get a job down here when you finish school. I am sure you applied for the conference, and I hope we both get in so we can reminisce about our long lost days as interns. See you later! </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=386#post-728 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:49:04 +0000 Fabe 728@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>I think education is very important. I have many friends from villages around Kodiak and I can see that many of them did not get an education that can be compared to Kodiak. And I even think that big cities in Alaska cannot offer an education that can be offered down south.<br /> I talked in my essay about environmental protection. I think that is very important becasue that's the reason for many people to move to Alaska or to come here as a tourist. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=389#post-727 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:39 +0000 Gildersleeve 727@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>you should start some discussion topics on your ideas on the priorities. I would be very interested to discuss them. I agree with the graduation rates, crime rates, and what not, but how should we fix it and where should we redirect? </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=387#post-726 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:57:54 +0000 Gildersleeve 726@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>its all well and good, but instituting the ideas is another argument altogether. Unfortunately minimum wage is raised when people on it can no longer afford to pay for the bare necessities of life. Saying don't let communism/socialism come into effect it may be a good social argument, but won't really help economics... Drilling in the U.S. is a good idea and would lessen our dependence on foreign oil, but it is nearly impossible in the current condition of the united states to cut off oil from the middle east. I agree on the illegals, if they want to be here follow the system... Don't let banks become corrupt, corruption in general is an issue not just the banks. On top of that #9 and #10 are more issues that political intervention caused rather then the banks themselves. Had politicians not encouraged, forced, banks to provide to risky loaners we wouldn't be in such a mess... and what do you mean by a stimulus package? </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=389#post-725 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:28:50 +0000 AKMeston 725@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>I am Brandon Meston from North Pole. I graduated high school from Eielson AFB in 2003, started at UAF that Fall, and have been in the state ever since. I am currently 23 and about to graduate with a BA in Political Science with a Natural Resource Management and Leadership minor. I have had the awesome opportunity during my college career to intern with the Denali Commission in Anchorage and the State Legislature in Juneau and hope to work for a government office after I graduate. I see a lot of potential in Alaska to do great things, but fear that some priorities may be misplaced. We suffer in many national statistics for graduation rates, crime rates, and in many other areas in which we should not. I am interested in seeing some re-investment into these areas to fix such issues. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=388#post-724 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:46:59 +0000 Yorume 724@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>Huge alpine forests<br /> Lots of animals run free<br /> Gorgeous Alaska </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=85#post-723 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:38:15 +0000 Yorume 723@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>AWSOME POEM!!! Thanks for sharing it. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=387#post-722 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:30:17 +0000 Yorume 722@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>Some ways to help the economy and energy problem: 1.Don't increase the minimum wage. 2.Don't let communism and/or socialism come into effect. 3.Drill in the U.S. 4.Cut off oil supply from the Middle East. 5.Use money that was saved from 3 and 4 for funding alternatives. 6.enchorage (not bribe or force) people to save energy and recycle. 7.Take illegals back to Mexico (if they have committed a serious crime, then put them in jail or execute them.) 8.Don't let banks become corrupted. 9.Implement a stimulus package. 10.Don't let people get loans that they can't afford.<br /> This is just MY opinion. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=386#post-721 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:18:44 +0000 Gildersleeve 721@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>Well we had to write an essay on it, and i am curious as to what everyone wrote. Where are we going? What do you feel is the biggest issue Alaska faces. Me personally i believe that the education system is the basis of all of our issues and the source of our solutions. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=44&page=2#post-720 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:15:21 +0000 Gildersleeve 720@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>I agree that it is important for a voter to know the candidate, but it is important for the voter to know the entire candidate not just the negative aspects. I stated this in another post, but does it make sense that we instill nothing but distrust into the people we are entrusting the highest office with... Also experience is important, but it is not paramount. You have to look at the individual person and how they will react in that situation. I am not saying that you should support her for that, but i do think that experience alone can't be the judge. </p> http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/topic.php?id=44&page=2#post-719 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:05:51 +0000 Fabe 719@http://youngalaskans.org/discussion/ <p>I personally don't have a problem with Sarah Palin but I think she is not the right choice for vice president. Let's imagine McCain dies...Palin would be president of the US. I don't think she is ready to do that. Being major has great responsibility and being governor is even harder but I think there is a huge difference between a governor and a possible president.<br /> And to everybody who thinks that the media are picking on Palin: What do you expect? That's what they do with every single candidate. i think that's good because the voter wants to know everything about a candidate and not only what the candidate tells the voter. </p>