[taraytarah]

PALIN: You know, I believe that states have that constitutional right to make decisions about a variety of issues. But when it comes to some very fundamental, very cornerstone aspects of our society, of our culture, I personally would love to see a national dialogue about what will America continue to define as marriage. And I do -- you know, as former governor, I say let the states decide that, and that's where I would be if I were in national office. I'd be saying let the states decide.

Either these statements are contradictory, or I'm once again having a difficult time understanding Palinese...?

[Bigg Red]

Either these statements are contradictory....

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How is it contradictory? She is saying that she would like to see a national dialogue, which means discussion not legislation. The definition of marriage, she maintains, is solely in the hands of each state.