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This should not be about a pregnant teenager. This discussion should really be about the Mother/Governor/would-be vice- president. Sarah Palin is a governor who has said she would only support abstinence-only education in Alaska's schools. She said no one should even approach her about "sex education" in the schools because she would not consider those proposals. And we are talking here about only one issue - who knows how many other issues she takes inflexible positions on...I have a feeling this is just the tip of the iceberg. I don't know about everyone else, but this inflexibility and unwillingness to consider other points of view is not a characteristic I view as suitable in a leader of any kind. An effective leader takes the time to weigh all options and opinions and makes educated decisions. A strong leader does not dictate policy based solely on his or her isolated beliefs, he or she works to build consensus. The bottom line is, Sarah Palin is not the type of leader this country needs as the person who is one step away from being President.
