Rise to power more important than kids

I do not agree with Sarah Palin's political views. However, what is most appalling to me is her treatment of her daughter. As a mother, she has not put the safety and welfare of her children first; she has decided that her own rise to power is more important than protecting and shielding her children and grandchildren. Bristol and her boyfriend will be dragged through every publication as they marry, bear their child, raise their child and try to navigate the waters of life. It is a shameful display of disregard for her family. If she is willing to throw her own child under the bus, what would she do to me, a complete stranger?

As a final note: Why would intelligent people give the nuclear code to someone who believes that dinosaurs were here 4,000 years ago?

Ginger Stephens Terlep

Naperville