[CEB]

While I disagree with Sarah Palin on many (perhaps all) of her social policies and I have not heard her enough of outlook on economic policy (besides drill, drill, drill) or national security to be able to make an informed judgement on those, I have to join with supporters in saying I would prefer to leave her family life out of the discussion. I do not see it as part of her qualification for the job. I will acknowledge that some on the conservative side of politics have historically blended the family choices into politics (no denying the "women should stay at home to support the family" writings of certain extreme conservatives) but that does not make it right (as in correct). Her family choices are her choices and I am glad that I live in a country where she has had the option to pursue a high profile career and have a family. However, her (and more importantly McCain's; or alternatively Obama's) policies will significantly impact my and my childs life. I truly believe that the issues facing our country in the next 4-8 years are exceedingly complex and there are no easy answers. I personally am not in favor of single issue voting - there is just too much at stake here to reflexively vote based on one single issue and ignore the whole picture. We need to elect leaders who have the intelligence to understand the complexity and the ability to guide the country through in the best manner possible. So - I have nothing to say about Sarah Palins family - or about Joe Biden's, Barak Obama's or John McCain's. I wish everyone would focus more on the issues, but I know that is just my utopia.