Tonight, Charlotte and I drove to Hershey for Pennsylvania Family Institute’s annual dinner. The gathering was impressive in many ways. Hundreds attended, caring people from across the Commonwealth and from around the country, a sizable press corp and a good meal. Of course, the main attraction was Governor Sarah Palin. She gave a rousing speech. She spoke about Alaska, her family, her campaign for VP and about the virtues of being an American. She mentioned the trials she and her family have faced from being in the public eye. She talked about her deep faith in God and her political philosophy. She spoke at length about her Downs Syndrome son, Trigg, and how he changed her and her husband’s lives. Her central theme was the protection of life, including the unborn. She told us to pay attention to what elected officials are saying in Harrisburg and Washington. She cautioned that under trying economic times, our children’s futures are being diminished by today’s spending and that economic insecurity can translate into a real threat to our national security. Her words were well received. She is a national treasure.
-John
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