An open letter to Sarah Palin,
Dear Sarah,
It's remarkable that hours after your selection as John McCain's running mate, people were refering to you as just that....Sarah. You touched so many Americans, especially American moms, showing us that yes we can.
So it broke my heart to see your comment today, gracious as it was, "
If I cost McCain even one vote--I'm sorry." Let's face it, you did cost John McCain votes. You cost him the votes of men who hated you because you were smart, successful and a mother. Like the piece of work who commented to my sister that you were stupid and a b*****. But that he would f*** you because you were hot. My sister made sure to point out to this lovely piece of humanity that he had been drinking in a bar since 3pm and you were a governor--the most popular one in the country at that--of a state. So his opinion on anyone's intelligence, well we don't give a rip. He didn't vote for you. And I'm glad he didn't
There are the women who hate you because you are a mother. There are the women who hate you because you appear to have everything. There are the women who hate you because you allowed your non-typical son, Trig, to be born. Your motherhood was a slap in the face to them. And I'm glad they didn't vote with us.
On the other hand, I volunteered for McCain, because he selected you. The weekend of your selection, 10 million dollars were raised. Contributions up by 40%, volunteers coming out of the woodwork. You gave us hope, and we thank you for it.
I can't count how many people voted for McCain because of you. And how many people were excited to vote for you. There's a reason why Republican headquarters could sell bumper stickers with your name on them, but couldn't give away the just McCain ones.
People hate you because you are good. It's that simple. The rage and derangement directed at you rivaled George Bush. Both of you have firm convictions and you both hold to them. There's nothing wrong with that.
So the McCain Rinos will attack you through Newsweek. Have no fear. People walked away from Jesus Christ Himself, because they didn't like what He said. That's what happens when you live the truth. You were villified by Obama's own bloggers, and it wasn't because they were afraid you might bring down McCain's ticket. They saw the love that poured out for you at your rallies. And they know we are wrapping you in prayer now and will be waiting for you in 2012.
So thank you Sarah, and I do feel like I can call you Sarah. Thank you for speaking the truth. Thank you for living the truth. Thank you for your son Track, serving us all in Iraq. Thank you for your daughter Bristol, for her witness to life. Thank you for your daughter Willow, who's delight at her little brother spoke volumes of the love that encompasses your family. Thank you for your daughter Piper, and could she please return the hearts of red blooded Americans? Thank you for your precious little baby Trig, who, without words, spoke powerfully about the precious nature of each and every life. He gave a face to the thousands who's faces have been destroyed through abortion. Thank you for Todd, a sterling example of a true American man, strong enough to stand behind his remarkable woman and not feel threatened at all.
Thank you Sarah. Thank you for hope. Thank you for a reason to be excited to vote. Thank you for showing my little girls how to be a conservative lady.
Please come back to us soon.