Americans should understand what Palin is offering

The following Editorial appeared in the Anchorage Daily News today, it is well worth reading. You can find the full article at: http://www.adn.com/opinion/story/523623.html

My question is: Is the proper way to respond to Islamic Fundamentalism Christian Fundamentalism?

While it's exciting to have Alaska's popular governor on the Republican presidential ticket -- and a woman to boot -- Americans can't ignore how Sarah Palin might steer the country on divisive social issues.

Sarah Palin is asking Americans to elect a vice president who is an extreme social conservative. She opposes abortion rights. She favors the teaching of creationism. She preaches abstinence-only sex education. She is open to the possibility of banning books from public libraries. She opposes gay marriage. She personally opposes benefits for gay partners of public employees.