Strained Logic re Sarah Palin

I guess by now all of these points have been covered in editorials, opinion pieces and Letters to the Editor. But it is I think worth synthesizing them in one place, albeit not at George Will's level of erudition and eloquence.

1. Sarah Palin is not qualified to be the proverbial "heartbeat away" from the presidency? Well, what then is Barack Obama? Let's put some numbers up against the dismissive references to Palin's executive experience.

Palin was on the city council for 4 years (1992-1996). She was Mayor for 6 years (1996-2002). She was on the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission for 1 year (2003-2004), during which time she served as the Ethics Supervisor of the Commission. She has been Governor since 2006, adding 2 more years of experience for a total of 12 years. 12 years. Obama has 0, as in zero. Palin is running for Vice-President, which carries the potential for becoming president if McCain's ticket is elected. Obama is running for President, with a 100% probability of becoming president if his ticket is elected.

2. Tokenism. As I recall, it was said that if you don't vote for Hillary, it is because of sexism. But now if you support Palin, you are supporting a woman who is strictly a token. Who is the arbiter of which women meet the qualifications to be a Serious Candidate? Those crying tokenism are as arrogant as those who cried sexism, presuming that the voter cannot judge a woman on her merits.

3. Improper vetting. Whatever! I would say Palin was vetted very carefully, but the choice took the critics by surprise as one that they had not had the opportunity to approve first.

4. Taking care of her family. No one seems concerned that neither Michelle nor Barack Obama raises their kids. Her mother allegedly does. Which is fine. Just don't throw rocks if you live in a glass house.

Oh would that Logic insert itself into this election.