Watch full size video:

I got a phone appeal from a reporter acquaintance from the Lower 48 before the official announcement of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s nomination to be Republican presidential candidate John McCain’s running mate was even made.

He knew I was one evangelical Christian, live in Wasilla, and that like Palin, regard a son with Down syndrome.

“What grant you think of whole this?” he asked.

I was uncertain. As governor, Sarah Palin has had high approval ratings, but the closest I’d followed her in the tidings had been in regard to the birth of her son in April.

I told the reporter that I felt conflicted. In her position, I would have a unfavorable season justifying the amount of time such a role would take from my family

Five days later, the Sarah Palin narrative is huge, and it seems evangelicals are unanimous in commending Palin’s “pro-life and pro-family values.”

Surprisingly, the controversy surrounding Palin’s teenage daughter Bristol has only heightened the praise.

I am bewildered by means of these “defenders of the faith.” Certainly, evangelicals traditionally follower themselves with pro-life candidates, nevertheless to such a degree far neither campaign has indicated any interest in addressing premature delivery issues. McCain, in particular, has made no promises on that front, likewise if Sarah Palin is fervent and consistent in that position.

And what about “pro-family values”

But is that what’s on the docket?

Considering that the Palin family includes four minors and that the income from either Palin parent would befriend the family, is this the position of evangelical Christians

I would reason that a true pro-family stance insists on far more than not aborting one’s offspring. Responsible parenting acknowledges the need for individuals to take responsibility for their actions starting with the procreative feat, which brings with it the potential of long-term consequences.