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Personal Opinion Article
By Shirley Scurlock

The uneven treatment Sarah Palin received during the election was shameful and although the election is over the bashing continues. Many believe the bashing to be an attempt to sabotage any future elections . This year brought us many "firsts." Both Obama and Paline are a shot in the arm for minorities. This election was a reason to celebrate 2008; a year of dreams coming true for so many. The sight of these candidates with their families walking the the platform was inspirational.
All of the candidates deserve our warmest wishes. Sarah Palin was a breath of fresh air in a somewhat stale political atmosphere. Like Obama, Sarah was new to the scene, much like fresh blood for the hunter! The hounds were released and they went on the hunt to kill her with lies and half truths. Although the sexist attitudes of the secular media tested Sarah Palins character - she certainly came through with strength to spare. Questions loomed about the clothes she wore as they badgered her about about what she did or didn't know regarding foreign policy. Many polls found most people liked her and would vote for her in 2012. There's nothing we get behind faster than the underdog! Especially when the underdog doesn't deserve it. The negative reporters best efforts could not make the majority of people dislike Sarah.
The people of the United States realize many gifts are dangled in front of the hungry eyes of new comers. There is no doubt many of those clothes, or anything else offered to her was a so called salary perk. Sarah gave back the clothes of course, and we applaud her for it. It is unfair to cast aspersions on her character when we all know how candidates are primed, dressed and trained! Like a movie star their clothes and make-up are done by experts. Most of us are wise enough to know how this works and we glean from what they say rather than what they wear or drive!. Our hope is that Sarah will maintain her individuality as she continues in the political arena.

Our advice to Sarah is to wear your own clothes, and use your own words! We've seen the best dressed and most clever come and go, pockets full, leaving nothing but broken promises behind. Be yourself and tell the truth. Prepare for 2012 and be ready for the saber-toothed news media who were in bed with the Obama team. If they were well prepared in 2008 you can be sure they will be ready! We would tell her to run regardless of what they say about your family, your faith or your politics!