I had a dream last night:  Sarah Palin had been asked by John McCain to be his running mate and this was her reply:

 

"Thank you.  I am flattered but for the sake of the country and my family I must refuse.  There are some serious issues with my children at present and I want to keep them out of the glare of the national limelight.  Also, I have not had the opportunity to become familiar with pressing domestic and international matters and need to take more time to educate myself.  All I know about Washington is how to squeeze out more money to bring home to Alaska. I need to learn more about science and how to protect our environment, not just exploit limited resources.  I know this is a complicated and dangerous world and if, God forbid, something were to happen to you and I become president, I wouldn't want to make terribly costly mistakes as the current president has done. 

 

 

   Also, Mr McCain, I respect your service and your experience, but I have noticed you've been confused at times as to facts, such as mixing up Sunni and Shia in Iraq and not knowing which countries border Iraq.  You would be better off with someone at your side who might not be as good-looking, but would be better informed and would help you keep things straight."

 

Alas, it was only a dream.

 

Also published by the Gazette on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008

Beth Lawton

Medina, OH