The librarian's reply stated the books in the library were all part of a national selection criteria, so that would imply there already was a form of censorship as to what books are there. There was no mention of what books Palin might have an objection to. As a matter of fact, supposedly Palin never mentioned exactly what books she might object to, just that if she objected to certain books would they be removed.

I don't like censorship but do understand the need. I certainly wouldn't want X-rated books (like "Dial H for Hotel" -- my introduction to porn when I was about 10 [my brother's book]} to be available for kids to check out. At the same time, censorship has caused books like the Tropic of Cancer to be banned throughout the US when it was first published. I like even less the idea that an elected official would even consider having books banned because they don't fit his/her moral standards. Fortunately, so far as we know, Palin never acted on this question. Hopefully, she never will.

As to Biden and his family, I stand with it ain't none of my bizwhacks. Neither is any of the stuff about Palin's family unless she chooses to make it public and is willing to discuss it. Even then, I doubt I will sit and listen to the comments.

Palin stands a good chance of becoming President within 4 years if not sooner if McCain wins. While 72 is not really all that old by today's standards, being a POW has to have affected him physically and I'd be very surprised if his body really isn't that of a much older man due to the abuse and deprivation. Melanomas are notorious for coming back. Worse yet, melanoma patients have an 80% chance of getting a tumor-based cancer in another part of their body within 10 years of the original cancer. Being POTUS is very stressful -- it ages even the youngest and healthiest men. What will it do to a 72 YO man with a history of cancer and deprivation in his youth? He is at higher risk for dying in office than Obama (barring an accident or assination).

The Republicans have made a big deal of Obama's lack of experience, something which all of us should factor in when we vote. I think the reason for the comparison between Palin and Obama is the hypocrisy of the Republican bigwigs (although it is fun to listen them try to back track and eat their past words). The lack of experience of both people should be a consideration. Not the only, but certainly one.