[KSoldier]

I am currently stationed at Fort Bragg. You can all rest assured that this is totally being blown out of proportion.

No one’s freedoms are being violated here. Here are some facts to help clear things up.

1. The PX is located ON POST within the boundries of Fort Bragg. To get to the PX, one must drive through a security checkpoint at the gate. Anyone entering the PX must have a current military ID or an escort with a current military ID.

2. Sarah Palin is visiting Fort Bragg under an agreement between AAFES (Army Air Force Exchance Services) and her publishing company. This agreement is very specific on certain provisions. She is visiting as an Author, not a former VP candidate.

3. Soldiers are prohibited from campaigning or taking political sides while in uniform since the Soldier is considered a representative of the Army while in uniform. Hundreds of uniformed Soldiers are expected to attend the book signing. Get it?

4. The media is not prohibited from interviewing Mrs. Palin or her supporters, there is plenty of space right off post for this. Fort Bragg is an active military base with a mission. Any time the media visits Fort Bragg, it is as a courtesy to the media. The Army retains the right to bestow or revoke this courtesy.

5. Mrs. Palin will only be at the PX for a short period of time. As per her agreement, she will not be participating in interviews, posing for individual photos, or providing personalized autographs.

I am keeping a close eye on this, everyone. I plan on attending this event and getting my copy of her book signed. I promise to post some photos of the event right here when I get back.

Feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions.

[Sarah Barracuda]

Thank you so much for your information. Please keep me posted. God Bless and thank you for serving our country.

[kristinn]

The Pentagon has backed down and will allow a press pool to cover the signing. Don't be so quick to judge how we're reacting to an infringement on press freedom by the government.

Thank you for serving. I hope you get to meet Sarah Palin.

[SevenofNine]

SO In other words Sarah wasn’t ban at ALL it was just AP wire now I rethinking whole situation NEVER MIND

[LibertyRocks]

THANK YOU! I had thought this was the situation. I really appreciate hearing it first-hand though. Have a WONDERFUL time visiting Ms. Palin, and I’ll be looking forward to seeing some of those photos! :)

[mojitojoe]

Take lots of pics and fill us in on all the details. Thank you for your post.

[mojitojoe]

Take lots of pics and fill us in on all the details. Thank you for your post and your service.

[txhurl]

BTTT and Thank You, Sir.

[rbmillerjr]

Hey, have fun seeing Gov. Palin.

If you saw Kristinn’s post below, apparently a press pool with be allowed now.

I don’t think we were blowing it out of proportion, I think the base commander did.

It’s a book signing, not a political rally.

Anyway, have fun and be safe.

[Candor7]

Now the event is open to the press. And why not? Its a free country and this is a book signing, not a campaign stop.

Kudos to those who press for freedom!