I’m frustrated with Sarah Palin and with the trivialization of public policy expertise that has resulted in her polluted wake. A few reviews of her book and of her intentions have led me to believe that she is not only planning to further her presence in politics, but perhaps even attempt to run for office again. Only because the first, second, third, and fourth times were so successful. My frustration lies in the fact that I take public policy seriously, and Palin relieving herself all over public policy does us all a disservice. And remember, that regardless of your political persuasion, your elected officials do develop, you guessed it, policy, and are mostly qualified because of their education, experience, and character. Policy development is not easy – you must not only take into account every person’s or group’s needs and interests, but you must display compassion, an understanding of short-
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