[mountainbunny]

I'll admit, she needs more work, but to sit here and bash her like a member of the Democratic Party or liberal media is reprehensible. To say she is damaged goods because of her being McCain's running mate is reprehensible. She has brought more excitement and energy than any one I can remember except Reagan.

You're quite wrong about the Democrats. Their behaviour in the last campaign was nothing short of hero worship for Mr. Obama. Is that what you want?

I put no human being on a pedestal, and I'm not making an exception for Sarah Palin.

I like Sarah Palin.

That said, she's no different than any other politician, and she should be subject to the same scrutiny and criticism as any other politician running for office in the United States.

Saying that Sarah Palin should be above the fray sends the message that she is incapable of weathering the criticism.

Is that really the message you want to send?

[Big Steve]

Nobody should be above the fray. All I am saying is that these personal attacks have got to stop. For those out there who are critical of her, criticize her record and explain why she’s not ready and why your candidate is the better one, but don’t attack her integrity or her family.