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The pastor who clashed with Palin

Baptist minister Howard Bess, who wrote a book Palin wanted banned and who fought her on abortion and gay rights, says the country should fear her election.

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  • Wednesday, September 17, 2008 01:35 AM

    Ann Kilkenny and Rev. Besser are good for starting rumors.

    It seems.

    Kilkenny spread the story that Sara Palin presented the local librarian with a list of books to bann and fired her. Not exactly. She questioned the librarian on her opinion about censoring books and apparently gave her a list. The Librarian said she woulldn't remove any books from the library and continued to work there for two years. leaving of her own accord. I read Kilkenny's letter and heard her on NPR. She could hardly get a sentence out without giggling. I guess she gave herself away when she said Sara Palin has hated her for years and she is a democratic activist. Community Organizer? No, not that important.

    As for reverend Besser, I doubt I would have a lot of interest in a preacher outing himself in a theological book. What could be more boring?

    Can't Salon come up with better stories?

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