Why I Love the Guv

Owing to the fact that we are in the midst of a webathon to benefit Governor Palin, I thought it would be fitting to take some time to reflect upon the woman---and the cause---that we are supporting. While it is important to battle the inaccurate reporting (and flat out lies) leveled against the Governor, it is equally important to promote and publish positive articles and stories about her.

What I've included in this article are just a few of the reasons why I "love the Guv":

• All-American-Woman - Governor Palin is a self-made, American woman---a fulfillment of the American dream. She has gone from being a member of the PTA to holding the highest executive position in the state of Alaska. She now Governs the largest and richest state in the Union. All of this has been a result of her work and not political connections.

• Energy Independence - Governor Palin has substantive and innovative ideas to get America back on its feet and away from our dependence on foreign sources of fuel. From her first appearance on the national stage, she has repeatedly argued for America's energy independence by harnessing Alaska's vast energy supply. This idea is powerful and common sense.

• Family - She comes from a family just like any other family but unique in their unity. I don't know of many families that can handle a lot of problems at once. Nor do I know of many family that can handle problems and heartache on a national scale while under the microscope of a savage, biased media. Governor Palin's family has not only stuck together through these times, but they're accomplishing so much! Todd competed in this year's Iron Dog, Track is serving in Iraq, Bristol graduated from high school while caring for her baby, Willow is taking on late-night talk show hosts (and winning), Piper started her own small business (a lemonade stand) and Trig is busy growing up fast (an accomplishment all on its own). On top of that, Governor Palin herself has just secured a landmark $26 billion dollar, natural gas pipeline to the lower 48. Truly, the Palins are an incredible family.

• Special Needs Children - I was sitting next to my mother when Governor Palin delivered her speech at the RNC. I will never forget it. I watched as my mother's eyes filled up with tears when the Governor made her remarks about families with special needs children. My oldest sister has special needs and getting her care and helping her has been a real challenge for us at times. It was remarkably refreshing and deeply personal to hear from a candidate that was also walking that road with us.

• The Barracuda - She could school Barry in basketball any day!

• Praying Palins - It may be a simple thing to you, but it means a lot to me to see our public servants praying to a Power and an Authority higher than themselves.

• She Hunts! - Much to Ashley Judd's dismay, the Governor is quite proficient in taking down moose and other staple foods in Alaska. But after further consideration, I can see why this would be scary for Democrats...after all, if she can field dress a moose, a donkey should be easy prey!

• She Doesn't Quit - Of all the things that I have admired about Governor Palin, the thing that amazes me the most has been the fact that she simply doesn't quit. She continues to work hard for the benefit of Alaska and America (not for herself or for her party). She campaigned hard and then went right back to work. She hasn't let the negativity (on all sides) get to her. She keeps moving forward.
  

...and that's the kind of person I am PROUD to support.

But what about you? Why are your proud to support her? Why do you "love the Guv?" What I've written is like the tip of an iceberg from Glacier Bay National Park! Please write your own reasons for supporting the Governor and then go out and do it by contributing to the Alaska Fund Trust, making phone calls, writing emails or encouraging others to do the same.

Don't just talk the talk, but walk the walk!