Concerned...

After much speculation, John McCain has selected Sarah Palin as his running mate in the US presidential elections. Sarah is charismatic and talented and I think that McCain has made an excellent choice. However, I'm am puzzled about Sarah Palin's views on certain issues. In particular, she:

1. advocates that US citizens should have the right to bear firearms


2. wants creationism to be taught in science classes


3. doesn't believe in man-made global warming

I don't believe in stating the obvious but:

1. levels of gun ownership are directly related to the levels of death by gunfire


2. creationism isn't science


3. man has made a substantial contribution to global warming

It is evident that there exists a large gap between reality and Sarah Palin's perception of reality - this in itself doesn't cause me a great deal concern.

In selecting his running mate, John McCain makes it clear that he believes such irrationality will be viewed upon as being desirable by a large section of the American electorate.

What does worry me is that I think he may be right.