Vicious: Sarah Palin’s War on Wolves
by Marybeth Holleman
Anchorage, Alaska
This past June, on a cool morning in southwest Alaska, fourteen wolf pups were pulled from their dens and shot in the head, one by one, by state biologists sanctioned by Governor Sarah Palin. At a month old, these pups had opened their eyes and ears less than two weeks earlier. They had ventured from the dark safety of the den once or twice. They had grown into rolling, tumbling, play-fighting puppies for whom their only care was, when would they next get to nurse?
They still depended entirely on their parents and their packs for food, shelter, protection. But every single adult member of their packs had already been gunned down from above by the Alaska state workers who shot them. These pups did nothing to deserve such a malicious early end to life other than to be born a wolf in Alaska in the era of Sarah Palin.
To most Americans in this day and age, this is atrocious. But to those of us who have watched Sarah Palin at work for the past two years, it’s not at all surprising. As Governor, Palin has expanded Alaska’s aerial hunting further and faster than any predecessor, since anything seen since territorial days, when all predators were targeted for extermination as worthless vermin.
I’ve lived in Alaska for nearly 25 years, long enough to see the on-again off-again cycles of predator control. But never has the killing of wolves and bears in order to inflate the numbers of moose and caribou been so widespread and mean-spirited as under Palin’s reign.
Under Palin, private citizens kill wolves from planes under the guise of predator control. They run the wolves to exhaustion, and then shoot them. Under Palin, for the first time in 20 years, wolves are also gunned down from state-chartered helicopters. Palin authorized $400,000 in state funds for advertising to persuade Alaskans to vote against a ballot initiative that would have curtailed aerial hunting. Her propaganda was successful; the ballot measure failed.
Under Palin, for the first time since Alaska’s statehood in 1958, it’s legal to do land-and-shoot killing of bears and their cubs. Under Palin, predator control has spread from one to five regions of Alaska, to over 60,000 square miles, more than at any time since statehood. Nearly 800 wolves have been shot from planes, and some 2,000 are killed every year by other methods. And that’s just the reported deaths. Palin even went so far last year as to put a bounty on wolves—she wanted to pay $150 for a foreleg of each dead wolf. Thanks to Friends of Animals, Alaska Wildlife Alliance, and Defenders of Wildlife, her wolf bounty was ruled illegal by the courts.
Wildlife scientists from around the country are dismayed at Palin’s predator program, noting it doesn’t meet the standards recommended by the U.S. National Research Council to justify, implement, monitor, and evaluate. Last year, 172 scientists wrote to Palin, warning her that if she did reach the “unsustainable historically high” moose and caribou numbers she sought, it would ecologically backfire in a huge way: not only would she put at risk the long-term health of Alaska’s wolves, but of the very moose and caribou she sought to increase.
Palin would have the rest of Americans believe that this massive slaughter is acceptable, indeed necessary. She points to fifty years of statehood in which wolves have not become extinct. But the extent of the kill now far surpasses anything we’ve ever seen.
Even many Alaska hunters have grown outraged over Palin’s out-of-control wolf control. Most recently, she’s tried to give even more power to the Board of Game—the one that she appoints. This, wrote Alaska Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, would give her Board “more leeway without any scientific input to do whatever the hell they basically wanted.” This program has been a true black eye for all hunters in Alaska, and for our state.
Contrary to what Palin would have Americans believe, only 14 percent of Alaskans hunt. Of those, a small percentage are true subsistence hunters. Palin wants wolves and bears scraped from the landscape so it’s easier for urban hunters to get their kill in a weekend.
Don’t let her fool you: Wasilla has just as many big-box and fast-food stores as any place in America, and just as many opportunities to make money to buy food. Alaskans haven’t paid income tax for decades, and instead get over $1000 a year—for every man, woman, and child—in oil dividends. It’s not economic necessity that drives the killing of wolves.
During Alaska’s gubernatorial debates, Palin spoke with such passionate hatred about the need to kill wolves and bears that it sounded like we were thrown back into the dark ages of wildlife management, when bounties were paid for the feet of bald eagles, the fins of seals and sea lions, the skins of fox, coyote, wolf, and bear. Yes: bald eagles. They were blamed for eating too many salmon.
I was raised Catholic. I learned early on that if someone persecutes one group that’s different from them, they also persecute others who are “different.” It has taken the national media spotlight and her vicious statements on national stage to show Alaskans what we didn’t know when Palin ran for Governor—to expose her disdain not only for non-human life, but also for those of different races, nationalities, and religions.
As a Catholic, I also learned that we have a responsibility to all living things. Not just human life, but all life. Which is, as we all now know, inextricably linked to all that we need in order to survive. Food, air, water, shelter. Safety. All that those wolf pups wanted from life. And all that was taken from them.
218 Comments
On September 11, 2008, Armando wrote:
If Governor. Palin has a vicious disposition about wolves I feel sorry for (undocumented residents)…
On September 11, 2008, Candis Garringer wrote:
I would not vote for her for this reason alone. She takes joy in killing animals. Shame on her.
On September 11, 2008, prudy wrote:
I do not recall where it was that they elimated wolves. By doing this it did change the system of nature. They brought the wolf back and the sick animals and other things were taken care. Wolfs mate for life. I am appalled at what is going on.
I would like to think we humans are better than that. I know I must be pleasant here and it is taking a toll on me.
Lets stop this now.
On September 11, 2008, Grace Morales wrote:
Oh my Lord, this is simply atrocious!! Jesus gave us dominion over the animal kingdom, to take care of it, not to be cruel and abuse them. She must be stopped at all costs, she took her office and authority, and used it to wage a war on animals who literraly can’t defend themselves, against mans modern day weapons. It is inhumane It is a privilege to have thse animals in our world. Ms. Palin will one day have to stand before the Our Lord and answer for her deeds and actions. She is the animal, and they are the creatures of God.
On September 11, 2008, Vicki Tortorella wrote:
Well, that just sealed the deal for me! I could never vote for someone that heartless and inhumane.That just sickens me thinking of those poor wolves and every other animal that has become fair game in Alaska. I would be outraged to have her as my Governor and certainly don’t want her as our Vice President!
On September 11, 2008, karen christensen wrote:
WE HAVE A WOLF/HUSKEY AND MCCANE JUST LOST MY VOTE!!!
On September 11, 2008, Dave Scott wrote:
These are criminal acts and Governor Palin should be put on trial.
On September 11, 2008, Antonio wrote:
Thanks for the post, very informative. I am not American, so please guys, don’t let this blood-thirty woman get into power! I love wolves and even renamed myself after them. God bless them, they have been so unjustly demonized.
Lobo (Wolf) Pasolini, London
On September 11, 2008, Theresa Machette wrote:
Instead of concentrating on killing the poor, innocent animals, maybe, she should concentrate on educating her daughter on important issues like birth control methods, safe sex or better yet abstinence!!!!
On September 11, 2008, Katherine Ryan wrote:
Why isn’t the media reporting this? Why aren’t we hearing more about what she really is all about? How can people really like this heartless woman? This clearly isn’t a woman I would want leading us in the 21st century forward. She is living in the cave man days and has the heart of steel.
On September 11, 2008, Jackie wrote:
I was appalled by her nomination!! WHY would McCain pick her as his VP? He truly went after her for the ‘women’s vote’ I for one will NOT vote for him!
He sealed his fate - by picking Palin as his VP! She is a disgrace to any woman. She will set women back 50 yrs.
Her hatred toward wolves is so obvious. To hunt & kill wolves from the air? WHO gave her the right to make this policy? I am sure most Alaskans would rather have wolves. They are BIG tourist draws!
I will never understand why humans have to control & destroy wildlife & our beautiful Earth. God put it all here for us to enjoy, nurture, love and to respect it.
As Gandhi said ” THE GREATNESS OF A NATION AND ITS MORAL PROGRESS CAN BE JUDGED BY THE WAY ITS ANIMALS ARE TREATED”
On September 11, 2008, Sandy wrote:
This woman needs a therapist. Her values are all screwed up. She thinks killing animals is fine. She thinks that you should not have an abortion even if you have been raped or if your father, uncle or brother raped you. And her daughter is a product of her training. God help us if she becomes vice president.
On September 11, 2008, Robin Roraback wrote:
I will not vote for the McCain/Palin ticket. Her acts against wolves show she has no compassion for living creatures. Besides this, she has a very poor record on global warming.
On September 11, 2008, Tony Picardi wrote:
I raised two orphan wolves from when they were approximately 4-5 weeks old. No matter how many times I am reminded of human cruelty to each other and to all of nature’s creatures, it still shocks me mentally and emotionally. Mark Twain was correct when he wrote that men are inferior to animals because we have lost out instincts and have not made up for it in wisdom.
On September 11, 2008, Atia wrote:
Even without Sarah on the ticket, McCain wasn’t getting my vote because of his “non-straight-talk” on every subject!
But now it’s a double whammy - Palin is a disgrace to mankind (?), and especially to women!
It’s hard to believe that the majority of Alaska residents share Palin’s views, considering that they live in such a pristine paradise; one would think that they’d like to keep it that way, but it seems that the almighty dollar means more to them than the environment.
I thought that it couldn’t possibly get any worse than with the Bush/Cheney administration, but it could if American voters stay as dumb as they are and vote with their #@$^*& instead of their brains (?)!
On September 11, 2008, sharon fitzgerald creeden wrote:
I wouldnt vote for her for all the money in the world.She is one cruel person.Speaking of cruel,watch “Animal Witness”on aminal planet.Especially the one where the pit bull was shot by home evaders and the cops waited too long to get the poor creature help.Chief died on the operating table.The poor thing was shot twice and had a brokrn paw and aminal control had to walk it out with a stick.I already e-mailed them my comments.Animal cruelty breaks by heart and Sarah Palin makes me sick.
On September 11, 2008, Greer Ashton wrote:
Sarah Palin - our next President?
I shudder at that thought! Palin has pulled the lucky card…she’s not a self-made woman, she climbed and clawed her way to mayor of a tiny town in which she earned a mere 900 something votes and over 100,000 votes or so in the gubernatorial race - hardly a landslide!
In a corrupt state such as Alaska, it didn’t exactly require subhuman powers to straighten them out a little bit. But, as we have all learned by now, Ms. Palin certainly had a penchant for forking in the pork, which she now very conveniently claims to be against!
Life-long NRA member, hunter extraordinaire - eats mooseburgers, can kill, skin, dress, and serve a moose - what an accomplished woman!
It’s just what we need in the White House - NOT!
On September 11, 2008, Lucy Wormser wrote:
(Is there a working Email address for Gov. Palin?)
To Gov. Sarah Palin
We oppose the killing of bears, wolves, and other wildlife in Alaska, particularly the habituated grizzly bears in the Katami preserve.
Our family and friends will not visit Alaska and will not be voting for the McCain-Palin ticket because of your support of trophy and aerial hunting and violence against other species with whom we share the Earth.
In the future, your policies will surely be viewed with the same abhorrence as the practice of enslavement of other races or the subjugation of women. We feel Racism, Sexism and Specieism are not part of “God’s Plan”. They are grave transgressions against Creation stemming from human greed and ignorance.
Sincerely,
Lucy and Steven Wormser and family
On September 11, 2008, Desiree Merulli wrote:
This saddens me greatly.
Since it looks like our wolf population is about to be deleted, are there any organizations out there who could relocate them to a safe environment before it’s too late?
[Blog editors’ note: Alaska has the land
for wolves and they should remain free. The question ahead is whether anyone’s going to invite Palin to dictate policy on a national scale.]
On September 11, 2008, Kate Porter wrote:
Turning the eco system inside out to line her own tawdry pockets by developing Alaska as the Caribou hunting capital of the world AND blatantly mis-using her power in this heartless way is just the beginning,folks. The baby wolves were treated the way she, if ever allowed the power of the presidency, will treat anyone in her way.By eliminating them. She took way too much pride in the Soccer Mom/Pit Bull comparison. Didn’t those who are going to vote for her get that?? This is one VERY scary woman and I truly believe if she makes it to the top, mountains will fall …crushing all beneath them. Baby wolves and all of us who love them will continue to be seen as expendable, trust me. I, for one, would rather vote for the Pit Bull.
On September 11, 2008, Willie Broham wrote:
I would not have voted for Mc Cain to begin with, he’s goerge’s twin brother. After reading this there is no doubt.
(Would they) should shoot down babies in the head!!!!
On September 11, 2008, lenore wrote:
…and all this murder coming from a woman that says she believes so strongly in the preservation life. I am not trying to say that an animals’ life is equivalent to a humans…but to blatantly kill an already accomplished, adjusted life without warrant is murder no matter what species we are talking about…and sarah?….hold the lipstick…it isn’t working on me.
On September 11, 2008, Thomas H. Johnston wrote:
As usual, the “News Media” ignores the truth. This “person” is a murderer. Her kid doesn’t have (any) sense… McCain is so far out of touch with the electorate that it’s inconceviable
Want to see the United States go down the tubes? Elect either of the “choices!”
On September 11, 2008, David Steward wrote:
This is blatant cruelty by anyone, but not surpising…The first time I saw her posing triumptly over the dead body of a beautiful Elk (that she had shot and killed) and the picture of her with a shotgun draped over her shoulder like a badge of authority…I knew then there was something running deep within her that I would not want to place in authority over Nature…much less an office of authority over my Country.
On September 11, 2008, David Steward wrote:
This is blatant cruelty by anyone, but not surpising…The first time I saw her posing triumptly over the dead body of a beautiful Elk (that she had shot and killed) and the picture of her with a shotgun draped over her shoulder like a badge of authority…I knew then there was something running deep within her that I would not want to place in authority over Nature…much less an office of authority over my Country.
Cathedral City, CA
On September 11, 2008, Barbara Azzalina wrote:
Anyone that can do this will not get a vote from me. This is appalling.
On September 11, 2008, L wrote:
Cruel. Selfish. That’s all that can be said about a woman like her. I would never,ever vote for someone who can have such disregard for an animals life. I too saw the photo of her standing with her daughter over an elk she had just killed. There is something wrong with a person who gets joy out of a horrible act like that. It will be a very sad day if she and McCain are voted into office.
On September 11, 2008, Melinda Calvert wrote:
As a strong supporter of environmental and wildlife issues, this attrocious incident first came to my attention through Defenders of Wildlife. I am more concerned than ever that the public needs to be informed of how vicious this woman can be. I certainly would not vote for someone with such a cruel nature and I don’t see anything Christian about her ethics! Evidently earmarks, oil money and undoubtedly - POWER - are paramount on her agenda.
WHAT CAN WE DO? We can tell everyone we know about this. Write Letters to the Editor of all area newspapers, post on MySpace or other commonly visited websites, send a letter to TV and radio stations (both local and national) demanding that this information be released (CNN has already done a story but they soft-peddled it. Try MSNBC, instead).
I came across this article due to my concern for what was happening to Alaskan wolves. That prompted me to check out various websites. I’m glad to see I wasn’t alone.
On September 11, 2008, Animal Lover wrote:
This woman is a disgrace to humankind. She brags about being a pit bull? ………
On September 11, 2008, nancy wrote:
She is a disgrace,where is her kindness for all living creatures? She should look at herself in the mirror and see if she likes what she is and is becoming..
Who died and left her boss and to take it upon herself to decide WHAT ANIMAL WILL LIVE TODAY OR WHO WILL DIE?
On September 11, 2008, Susan Marbella wrote:
I have always wanted to visit Alaska, it is my dream vacation. I refuse however,to visit Alaska until the hunting of wolves is called off. What ever happened to the travel boycott from a few years ago. This crazy shooting must be hurting the cruise ship industry. Is there someway to get the Boycott rolling again? What about some publicity? Who can get the ball rolling? I am willing to spread the word via the internet, or anyone else? When I saw the film on You-tube of a beautiful wolf being gunned down by air, I broke down and cried. It was especially moving to me, because I have an Alaskan Malamute that looks just like the murdered wolf.
On September 11, 2008, Leila Marcial, Reg Nurse, Cert Nurse Midwife wrote:
She’s against abortion!!! But yet she has newborn wolves killed? What about our military personnel? No abortion so there’s more fodder for the cannons! She’s NOT getting my vote, & I am a midwife! How would SHE feel if the same were done to her litter? Those wolf moms were probably engorged with milk that would not be taken out again. Being engorged with milk is NOT fun, you can also get an infection from milk that stays in. The wolf moms must have also been in physical & emotional pain for their dead babies………………
How would Palin feel if that were HER litter????
My family has had 3 rescure ferrets (who are now in heaven) & now 2 rescue cats, whom were spayed through Friends of Animals fantastic program!!!!
On September 11, 2008, Christine wrote:
Don’t vote for McCain/ Palin. She is truely a disgrace to America. If only she would know how it feels like to be hunted from a plane or to be a young again …
On September 11, 2008, Karen Barth wrote:
I was thoroughly appalled and disgusted at hearing of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin being chosen as a candidate for Vice President. Her history on wildlife, most especially wolves, is deplorable. I have posted several e-mails to groups and political organizations voicing my disdain for her viewpoints and political actions. We do not need her, or those with like viewpoints on animals/wildlife in any more public positions, let alone a high standing National office, and we can only hope that the states where she and others with similar viewpoints will soon vote her/them out of office.
What I do not understand is the following: Many of the animal welfare groups I belong to are sending messages to members regarding this (as you have done) and yet, I am not seeing any attention of this brought to the mainstream media - which is where it needs to be. The majority of the voting public do not belong to animal welfare/rights groups, but they would none the less be appalled to hear of these issues/actions that she has brought about and/or continued. They are the segment of the voting public that needs to hear these things … why are these issues not being brought to the forefront by animal groups.
Please, use your strength as a group to get the word out to the general public. Thank you.
Karen Barth
On September 11, 2008, jaime wrote:
What’s next? Just get out and vote! McCain will pass away in office and she will take over!
On September 11, 2008, Kathleen Jackson wrote:
Fairness, justice, compassion are all just words to a type like this. But mention the hunting lobby and she jumps…same old politics, folks. Just imagine our country and our world with her as our President! Now, that’s scarey! Let’s keep her up in Alaska, give her five days food supply, her gun, hip deep winter snow and let her find herself a wolf. The contest would at least be fair.
On September 11, 2008, Ann Moran wrote:
sarah palin is a horrible cruel miserable excuse for a human being. She is a two faced hypocrite that has no regard for human or animal wildlife. She brags about her Moose stew like it was a national award. I wish we could get bumper stickers letting everyone know what this beast is all about.
On September 11, 2008, Shane wrote:
I am an animal lover and am a firm believer that we should be protecting the wildlife on this earth. This is their place too! I don’t want a heartless animal killer in the White House.
On September 11, 2008, Liliana Tavares wrote:
As I was reading this article, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It is just appalling!! How could Palin be so cruel and heartless? I see no need for her to go out and brutally murder innocent wolves. She should be ashamed and feel like like a total and complete #$@ This should be an eye opener for everyone who was thinking of voting for her.
On September 11, 2008, Catherine V. McDonnell wrote:
To all you folks who plan on NOT voting in November: GET UP OFF YOUR DUFF!!! The devil is aknockin’, boys and girls, and she is wearing a dress!
On September 11, 2008, Annette Schiffer wrote:
To think of putting anyone who has such a disregard for life, yet calls themselves “PRO-LIFE”, whether male or female, in such a powerful position either as Governor of Alaska or Vice-President of the United States is unfathomable. I would NEVER vote for anyone who would sanction or commit such vile crimes against nature. And I certainly wouldn’t vote for the person who views their acts of vicious disregard for life as an appropriate person for a leadership position of ANY kind. The world is a harsh enough place without people like Sarah Palin, et al, who think that only human life is worth preserving.
On September 11, 2008, gloria wrote:
she is a total *****…she wants obama to say sorry for the pig comment but she does thi!s! That was just a comment what she is doing is brutal killings.. she can’t say “i’m sorry” for this act…
On September 11, 2008, Sue wrote:
She is despicable!
On September 12, 2008, gigi wrote:
This article needs to get into the spotlight for “everyone” to read, NOT just the members of FoA; it is a strong article to show Sarah Palin’s true character. We are in grave danger if the McCain/Palin ticket wins this country’s election. I am disgusted by her actions and opinions; she is a hypocrite, racist, and bigoted against people who don’t think exactly like her. The race is closing in with the McCain ticket in the lead; it is frightening to think that she could be part of the leadership of our country. She is simply a heartless murderer. Her true colors show in the pictures of her standing over the elk she murdered. PLEASE get this article into the MAJOR news media. Thanks!
On September 12, 2008, Kerrie Heinz wrote:
I agree with others that this need to be broadcast nationwide through the media.
Sarah Palin has no right to put a $150 bounty on wolves to encourage locals to bring in wolf legs, it’s just plain sick, Hunting down wolves from planes and then killing a den of pups is Animal Cruelty.
She is out of her mind, trying to suggest that wolves are taking moose away from hunters, Wolves scavange the already sick and dying population of Moose they do not take down healthy adult males or females. The rodent population shares in eating the same willow plants as Moose, and may be contributing to smaller numbers of adult moose.
The senseless killing of wolves make no sense at all, What will she do when the rodent population gets out of control??
Native Alaskians don’t agree with her Wolf killing either and have voted against it several times.
On September 12, 2008, Kerrie Heinz wrote:
I also wanted to add, that the Alaska Law states that orphan animals must be offered to rehabilitaion centers or zoo’s before being euthanized, which is supposed to be a last resort.
That was not the case with the 14 wolf pups that were dragged out of their dens and shot, after their entire pack was killed by air.
Sarah Palin needs to be out of office as Govenor and not permitted to serve as VP. Her motives are selfish and self serving, all she cares about is making money on Oil and Gas Lines, she doesn’t care one bit about our wildlife or the enviornment, Alaska will be a wasteland by the time she gets done if we don’t stand up together and stop her !!!!!!
On September 12, 2008, leslie wrote:
me again - I did not see the entire article before my last comment - you have covered most of the story. I retract that statement. :-)
On September 12, 2008, evelyne rottiers wrote:
The more I learn about her, the more my aversion against her grows. She’s really the prototype of the christian fundamentalist who only cares about humans. She obviously thinks humans are the only sacred creatures and her supposed God created the others only for our hunting and fishing pleasure …
What a stupid retarded mentality
Poor imbecile !
On September 12, 2008, Mimi Forsyth wrote:
This sad tale does need to be brought to national attention through the mainstream media. However cynical it may sound, the mainstream media serve whatever the regime. There is so much “disappeared news”. And while Rome burns we are fed chatter of celebrities’ wardrobes.
What does it say about the electorate that claps and cheers mindlessly for Palin? Does it care what the facts are? “She didn’t have an abortion!” Yeah. So?
Oil & gas, drilling & pipelines are the big employers in Alaska. Of course she will push that to maintain her position. Weekend hunters likely contribute to her campaigns and so she would kill wolves and bears to assure them a good weekend. It is unrealistic to expect this woman to say or do otherwise.
She is amoral, deceitful and unreflective and extremely ambitious. Cruel, too! That she could so easily become president is a truly horrifying thought and it must not happen.
On September 12, 2008, Jill Stevens wrote:
In this day and age you just have to say why? When Hillary was out of the running, so was our hope. .. Here’s a news flash for you. PRO-LIFE (PROtect-wildLIFE)
On September 12, 2008, Anne Streeter wrote:
If this ticket gets to the White House your country is doomed. Everyone get out there and stump for the Dems!
A sympathetic and very worried Canadian
On September 12, 2008, Pat C wrote:
Sarah Palin, as far as I’m concerned, is an environmental terrorist. Between slaughtering wolves, promoting hunts, and demanding more Alaskan drilling, she is NOT what we want as vice-president. McCain is no better. Republicans have always been money and profit first, people and nature second.
On September 12, 2008, V P wrote:
And… we would vote to put this woman second in charge of our country?
On September 12, 2008, Jon Stewart wrote:
I just spent 15 minutes writing what I thought of Palin, but had to erase it due to the rules of the forum. I’ll just leave it up to everyone’s imagination, with full knowledge that you will be incapable of overestimating my outrage at her, her mind-set, and the cynicism of the man (and party) who thinks so little of this country that he put her in the positions she’s in.
[Blog editors’ note: Very understandable.
On September 12, 2008, Sherry Muller-Roga wrote:
I will not be voting for you John and Sarah!
Stop killing, stop war!! We have choices, let’s choose the right ones!
On September 12, 2008, Joan Blyth wrote:
There are no words strong enough to describe the heart and mind that is Sarah Palin. What we see is not strength but an arrogance that defies description.
I would ask God to stop her, but, I don’t know where he is, because he is not stepping in to save the wolves, or wildlife of our planet.
All I see is the down-spiraling of our nation’s values and honor. This will be a true, out-of-control, ABYSS of leadership with a McCain and Palin presidency.
On September 12, 2008, Shaynie Aero wrote:
Palin is cruel .Her hatred of animals shows in her wanting to kill bear cubs,and starve baby wolves in their dens. She is dangerous and sadistic.
On September 12, 2008, Jeana wrote:
I wouldn’t vote for her or McCain if they were the last people on earth. Anyone is better then her! I have never thought much of her and her tactics regarding animals. She is gun wheeling animal killer!!
On September 12, 2008, g. preston wrote:
I am appalled by this! We all have rights, including the animals amongst us. They are beautiful animals and she didn’t even give them a chance to run. How would she like to be stalked and killed like that??
She will not get my vote.
On September 12, 2008, cindy cappello wrote:
They are only God’s living creatures. How would if someone came to your home an did what they did to those pups an family. Know one would of liked it an, JUST LEAVE NATURE ALONE!!!!!! They are not hurting no one either. THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL CREATURES. THEY ARE LIVING THINGS JUST LIKE US.
On September 12, 2008, Lynn wrote:
This woman shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near the White House. I imagine she has the NRA’s full support…she’s going to upset the balance of nature in Alaska and there will be consequences. They say she makes impulsive decisions and then acts like a pitbull…and pitbull is her description of herself…that’s a frightening thought considering the position she is aspiring to assume. Please America, wise up, cast your vote for anyone other than McCain/Palin.
[Blog editors’ note: In fairness, Palin’s conduct disparages pit bulls since they’re individuals and some are sweet animals. ]
On September 12, 2008, Robin Scott wrote:
I have been receiving a ton of emails from animal rights groups about Palin and her values and beliefs. I do have the same beliefs as the Republican party but will not be voting for McCain because of his VP choice. I strongly believe in saving our animals from cruelty and extinction and I am scared to death all the backlash we’ll have to face and what information will be kept private until it’s too late. Palin wants to dig for oil in a protected area in Alaska. This is insane! I wrote to Senator Durbin who said digging offshore will only produce a 30 cent break a gallon to consumers. So how is that even logical? Polar Bears are on the brink of extinction not to mention all the ecological factors involved, less food and shorter winters. Why would someone even think about digging in their habitat and causing them to relocate, or abandon their cubs. Wolves and Bears are so important to our world and I really had utmost respect for Alaska keeping nature and human life in balance. I feel blindsighted at all of this information. She will have to answer for her choices, and I don’t know how she sleeps at night. Cruelty is wrong, playing God isn’t her place.
On September 12, 2008, Beryl wrote:
What she is doing can’t be even labeled as killing for sport, it’s just murder. She seems like a very heartless person. As a black person I get the feeling that she won’t be sympathetic to anyone of a different race, nationalty or religion.
On September 12, 2008, Dixie Stevens wrote:
Sarah Palin is a heartless killer of the innocent…this alone is enough to consider that the character of this woman is despicable. Her actions against the wildlife of Alaska depicts an evil nature that cannot be trusted. To consider her for a position a heart beat away from being the President of the United States would be a grave and dangerous decision.
On September 12, 2008, Darlene James wrote:
I just read the article about what Palin ordered. That is totally uncalled for. How cruel can she be !!! If she can be so heartless to MURDER those animals imagine what she will do with us !! Animals have just as much right to live here as we do. OMG I’m so mad right now at her I could spit nails. That #$%^&*
!If she becomes vice president GOD HELP US ALL !!! Those poor wolves, SHAME, SHAME ON HER !!!
On September 12, 2008, patricia ryan wrote:
People who have no regard for animal suffering shouldn’t not be in public office. I believe in God and I recall He made the animals before he made man.
On September 12, 2008, Marsha Siano wrote:
I would NOT vote for someone inhumane cruel heartless that is you sarah palin.
On September 12, 2008, Darla J. Perea wrote:
Being an animal activist that prays for the humane treatment of all animals, wild or domestic, this is the most brutal senseless act against innocence I could possibly imagine. My thoughts are - if so little regard is given to the wild and the wilderness that they inhabit, how much regard will we, the humans and our habitat be given. Like most, I look at how people treat and react with animals, children and the elderly. This is not a good impression to have about someone who is proposing to be our next Vice President. I have learned that you can not change how someone is only that you can change how YOU react to that person; I am concerned that Ms. Palin’s disregard for our natural resources, wildlife and the wilderness will put our country into a downward ecological spiral that we will not be able to recover from ….. We must as Americans take a good long pause here and examine our values and see is she is good for our country, our future. I say no; and she will not get my vote.
On September 12, 2008, Laurie R. wrote:
I had a WOLF/HUSKY for 3 years. She was the kindest, most loyal pet I’ve ever had!
On September 12, 2008, Lynn wrote:
This is just wrong. That is not how the circle of life works. She is killing innocent animals. I will not vote for her is she can be that cruel. Wolves are beautiful animals and should not be treated this way.
On September 12, 2008, Ellen wrote:
I for one am appalled by this behavior. I was happy to see that McCain chose a woman. Too bad he chose this one. I posted my opinion about Govonor Palin’s animal policies on John McCain’s website. Maybe others should do the same.
On September 12, 2008, Ngaire Lucaites wrote:
She is a hateful evil woman.She teaches her chidren that killing animlas is just fine.I saw a photo of her with her young daughter with a caribou that she had just killed.It just sickened me. The killing of the wolves is so wrong and with her at the helm it will never stop
As far as I’m concerned McCain sealed his fate when he picked her for VP.God help us all if she ever becomes President.
On September 12, 2008, Sharon Reese wrote:
HEY SARAH
I WAS GOING TO VOTE FOR you………….NOT NOW!!! you better stop the killings if you know whats good for you, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO ORDER KILLINGS OF THE PURE AND INNOCENT
On September 12, 2008, Lorraine in Douglas, Ma wrote:
I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR HER NOW!! I CANNOT BELIEVE THE HEARTLESS PERSON THAT SHE IS SHOOTING HELPLESS ANIMALS. I WAS GOING TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN, BUT MY LOVE FOR ANIMALS IS SO STRONG THAT I WOULD NEVER GIVE HIM MY VOTE NOW. I DON’T CARE ABOUT MONEY IT DOES NOT LIVE AND BREATH LIKE GOD’S CREATURES. HOW DARE SHE DO WHAT SHE IS DOING TO THESE BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS. IMAGINE THE PAIN OF A BULLET PIERCING YOUR FLESH. IF YOU HAVE ANY LOVE FOR ANIMALS PLEASE RECONSIDER YOUR VOTE IN NOVEMBER.
On September 12, 2008, Diane wrote:
I forwarded this to the local TV news station. She is no better than Michael Vick!
On September 12, 2008, dp wrote:
If Sarah Palin is “Pro Life” why is she allowing the cruel and senseless slaughter of wolves, and bears, along with their offspring? She is a heartless and vicious person who truly does not care about God’s creations as she portrays she does. I am disgusted and appalled and more people need to be alerted of her actions. Why would we want a heartless person as our Vice President who would allow the murder of nature’s beautiful creatures.
On September 12, 2008, ann in Florida wrote:
People, write tons of stuff about everyone and everything!
I would like to hear Sara speak out on this subject.
[Blog editors’ note: Palin’s actions speak loud and clear. If you page through this week’s copy of People Magazine, you’ll see the bloody, dead caribou she shot to death and her young child in tow. Next, get a glimpse of her with a machine gun. Palin’s running for a high office, poses for photos with a dead grizzly bear draped over her couch, and trophies of the animals she has killed while avoiding detailed questioning from the public.
As the NY Times wrote yesterday, “the campaign of John McCain is avoiding an honest news conference, and Palin is the bell-jar candidate barnstorming safe crowds with socko punch lines.”
Palin’s actions speak louder than her empty words. ]
On September 12, 2008, Patricia Boyle wrote:
This is absolutely barbaric and disgusting. How could the people of Alaska just stand by and do nothing? Ms. Palin has dropped to the bottom of the electoral list.
On September 12, 2008, B Menkes wrote:
Well, DUH. What do you expect from a woman who’s office(?) is strewn with animal trophies - including 2 fox skins hanging on the wall.
I am still waiting for a REAL WOMAN to run for office, not just another (inhuman) man in female clothing.
On September 12, 2008, dave wrote:
boy this lady is a idiot, i didn’t know she was the one behind the wolf killings.i saw her on tv and had to change the channel, her voice was irritating my dogs. this idiot will definitely get us into another war.i am a republican, but it will be a cold day in hell before i vote in any republicans.they totally screwed up every thing they got their hands on, oil, wildlife,global warming, overseas , you name it. ..i guess these idiots won’t be satisfied until all the open land is nothing but oil wells and cows.it must be tough going through life being that stupid.i heard she wrote a book, i hope its not on how to bring up kids…
[Blog editor’s note: Thanks so much for the levity about Palin’s voice irritating your dogs, Dave. Palin’s plaintive prairie voice isn’t charming any peaches off the trees over here either. ]
On September 12, 2008, virginia scotchie wrote:
you are amazing to share this with all of us here in the lower 48! oxoxoxox
On September 12, 2008, sandy wrote:
I hope Sarah has just “shot herself in the foot”. What kind of hypocrisy are we dealing with here? So much for being “pro life”. How can she justify murdering for commerce? This goes way beyond what Michael Vick did and look what happened to him. Is she above it all or just too arrogant and self absorbed to get it? Talk about being out of touch with the balance of nature. What an absolute outrage. I’m e-mailing this to everyone I know. Let’s hope the american people find out about this before election day.
On September 12, 2008, Monique Korbel wrote:
I hate her for this and I will NOT be supporting McCain just for this reason. I am not alone in this. Many people feel that way and I am glad. I will be posting and sharing this information any way I can. Please do the same and let us get the word out. This is just a tragic situation. .. It is people like Palin that make this country what it is right now. Sad but true. I also wanted to visit Alaska, but until things change I refuse to support such heartless and ignorant views.
On September 12, 2008, Kim Cirillo wrote:
I am sickened by the thought of this horrible atrosity!!! Who are we to destroy such a beautiful, respectable animal. If humans keep interrupting the natural existance of the animal chain, humans will pay the ultimate price. God put each animal and human here for a reason. I pray that some day they realize what they are doing.
On September 12, 2008, Pat K wrote:
I could not believe what I was reading. What a terrible thing. I thought if would be great to have her for V.P. but after reading this, “No Way”. More people should read this article before they cast their votes.
On September 12, 2008, Betty wrote:
LET the Wolves alone? Get with it—-there is no need to keep on killing
On September 12, 2008, Rose King wrote:
You should see the video of Alaskans shooting wolves. It is horrible.
The Alaskans voted against it twice but the vote was overturned by the state legislature. I cannot imagine shooting an animal and watching it die a horrible death and offer a bounty of $150 for the cut off front leg.
On September 12, 2008, Rose King wrote:
I meant to mention on my last post the website www.grizzlybay.org. There are pictures of Sarah Palin and dead animals.
On September 12, 2008, Susan Holdridge wrote:
There is not a word ugly enough to describe how I feel about Sarah Palin for these atrocities.
As the long list of reasons not to vote for her grows by leaps and bounds, so does my disgust at McCain for trying to pass her off as a viable candidate for VP. Sarah Palin any where near the White House? The thought of it terrifies me.
That said, this information needs to be sent out to every news station, website, and blog that might pick it up. I’d suggest Keith Olberman/Countdown at MSNBC. Is there a web address for this article that people can refer to?
The Devil Wears Prada? Perhaps. But as I see it, the devil wears lipstick, too.
On September 12, 2008, jeff wrote:
I never liked Sarah Palin and after hearing about the slaughter of these wolf pups, I am disgusted with her. Our dear Lord tells us to forgive, and when I hear of incidents like these, it is precious hard to forgive anyone who could be connected to murder. Yes, it is murder, even though the victims were not human.
If Mccain were elected and died while in office, can you imagine what a disaster it would be to have her as our president? Not because she is a woman, but because she is a selfish, lost soul. I will pray for her and I will pray for her and Mccain to not get elected.
On September 12, 2008, Mala wrote:
You do not support abortion even if the person is a victim of rape or incest. What about wolves and their babies? Are they not lives. Or is it that animals do not have souls? Animals are God’s creation also Sarah?
Today hunting is a pleasure not for the necessity of food. Groceries in this country are fully stocked.
Maybe Pastor should send you some special prayers for these cruel acts you allow.
Tis’ a shame!!!!
On September 12, 2008, tracey nyland wrote:
anyone who would kill an innocent animal and think nothing of it should definitely NOT be in the White House. she is so set against abortion but thinks its ok to kill an animal?! definitely not right in the head if you ask me.
On September 12, 2008, Betty Stockton wrote:
In Sarah Palin’s interview with Charles Gibson it was clear that she was struggling for answers to questions on subjects about which she knew very little. Acting won’t cut it.
As well, how anyone could support a person who sanctions aerial wolf hunts (no, the caribous are not endangered - yet), who seems to have no respect for the environmental issues so important today and who is so far behind on women’s rights, is obviously not informed on the issues. Go, Obama!!
On September 12, 2008, Hsueh wrote:
As with the greed in this country being the main motivator, eliminating species does affect the food chain. Look what happened with the Nile Virus systematic elimination of the mosquitoes. The bats for whom this was their main diet have died out and affected the bird population. The bees are a better example; pesticides on the plants & flowers have wiped out much of the bees and bees are the main pollinator of 2/3 of our country’s food supply. They are dying out, who will pollinate our plants?
People usually do not know how delicate the eco-system is, and with the wolf population dwindling, the smaller animals will be overbreeding (everything has its checks & balances, except for people)and will Sarah Palin also put out an moratorium on them as well?
On September 12, 2008, Jan Fredericks, LPC, MA wrote:
The Bible says that you will know Christians by their fruit (which is peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control). Hunters in the Bible were not considered to be God’s chosen.
For real change for health care, the environment, world hunger and compassion, we should move back to our God-given plant-based diet.
On September 12, 2008, Susan Holdrdige wrote:
If you’ll induge me a second comment, I’d like to say that I have personally seen the segments CNN has televised this week showing the footage of the aerial wolf shooting in AK. In fact, I’ve seen the segments several times as they were replayed over a couple of days.
For anyone who didn’t have the opportunity to see this footage, let me just say, it couldn’t have beeen more real or more appalling. I’m still heart sick about it, and it’s been a few days.
[Blog editors’ note: Then there’s the witness we have to the state agents who shot wolf pups to death after their helicopter gun ship arrived to exterminate wolves in one area in the Aleutian chain when wolves were wrongly blamed for lower numbers of caribou calves. In truth, caribou were hunted in that area, and the terrain was less than ideal, but that didn’t stop the Palin administration from slaughtering a couple of dozen wolves and then shooting pups in their heads.
On September 12, 2008, Doris Potter wrote:
I find McCain’s choice of Palin is appalling. Please everyone spread the word about her sadistic tendencies and help prevent her coming into power.
On September 12, 2008, Lauren wrote:
This is horrible! How can she get away with this?
On September 12, 2008, nona wrote:
There is something we can do! Alaska depends on tourism-right??
If we stop visiting Alaska until this senseless murder of these beautiful animals is stopped I can just imagine this murder would stop!! So-boycott tourism in Alaska!!!! A powerful tool for animal lovers!!!!
On September 12, 2008, Lee wrote:
I thought she was prolife, aren’t wolves alive? I would not vote for her even if I agreed with her other values. There is no sport in flying around shooting at innocent animals. These animals have just as much right to be here as we do. Let’s let her run around in the snow and have someone fly around over her to see how much she likes it. Isn’t it bad enough we kill each other on this planet, do we have to kill everything else?
On September 12, 2008, Clayton wrote:
I am a grown tough man and wanted to cry when I saw video on how wolves are killed using this coward method. Anyone who votes for Palin votes for animal brutality.
On September 12, 2008, JH Bock wrote:
There’s something very unsettling about Palin’s character.
This just confirms my unease. I hope the American voter starts to see what we see as opposed to that pretty face and fighting spirit.
On September 12, 2008, CONNIE wrote:
SOME ONE SHOULD GIVE SARAH PALIN THE BOOK “KINSHIP WITH ALL LIFE” I DO NOT KILL EVEN A FLY - I CATCH THEM AND PUT THEM OUTSIDE. THERE ARE SNAKES IN OUR AREA AND AS I HIKE I SEND THEM THE MESSAGE “I WILL NOT BOTHER YOU AND YOU WILL NOT BOTHER ME” IT WORKS! RESPECT LIFE MEANS ALL LIFE! SHE IS ONE SCARY WOMAN - IT IS A SAD DAY WHEN SO MANY GREAT PEOPLE ARE PASSED OVER FOR SOMEONE AS EVIL AS HER.
On September 12, 2008, Lynn wrote:
I am so ashamed…I thought Sarah Palin was a tough and fair woman, who was willing to buck some old corrupt Washington politicians. The natural balance of disposal of the weakest in nature has been going on since God created the heavens and earth. Sarah Palin seems to think she is as All Mighty and Powerful as our Father. When a country loses it’s conscience in how it’s animals are treated, then the country is lost as well. Her age and her IQ are just about the same, I’d say. The Good old boys in Alaska best be git’n an education, because I am sending a petition around to boycott tourism,hunting and oil drilling in Alaska. Time to be green anyway!!!
On September 12, 2008, Kathy G wrote:
Why doesn’t someone confront her on this issue? Call her on the carpet? Aren’t there more animal lovers than animal killers?
On September 12, 2008, margo wrote:
Palin is a joke. So is McCain. No wonder he picked her for a running mate. They are both selfish and despicable. Palin for the treatment of the wolves. And McCain for dumping his first wife because she was disfigured in a car accident. What a pair. I’m a republican but I’m voting for Obama.
On September 13, 2008, Zach wrote:
Yeah I live in Alaska and I have two wolf hybrids and I love wolves. I don’t agree with killing natural wildlife and know nature will balance itself out. Only humans interfering throw it out of balance. But all that said I fear what Barack Obama brings and would rather fight it out with the governement over 14 lost wolves, than the Obama government on my freedom.
[Blog editors’ note: Since 2003, at least 800 wolves have been killed by hunter-pilot teams courtesy of Palin’s administration, and former Gov. Murkowski. The arguments against predator control exceed the deaths of 14 wolf pups, and Palin’s record is, as one Alaskan scientist said on CNN, “abysmal.”]
On September 13, 2008, laura raforth wrote:
I THINK SARAH PALIN IS A HEAD CASE. YOU CAN SEE THE EVIL IN HER EYES, THE DAY I VOTE FOR HER WOULD BE A COLD DAY IN HELL. ANY ONE WHO THINKS ITS OK TO KILL INNOCENT ANIMALS IS A VIOLENT HEARTLESS IGNORANT HUMAN BEING. IF MCCAIN/PALIN WIN, THIS COUNTRY IS SCREWED WORSE THAN IT IS NOW WITH BUSH!!!!
On September 13, 2008, Carina E. wrote:
This is totally and utterly disgusting to read! I sincerely hope that America does NOT vote for McCain/Palin!! Look at what she has accomplished already. Imagine what would happen if she was to become vice-president, there wouldn’t be any wolves, bears or other large predators alive in Alaska anymore. Palin is NOT the kind of person that the american people would want to to elect to represent their nation, of this I’m quite sure. I just pray that they realize this themselves… before it’s too late.
On September 13, 2008, Susan Torres wrote:
What gives man the right to decide who lives and dies in the animal kingdom??? Nature took care of that for thousands of years and now man thinks all animals are “in the way”. Human beings are the great destructors and are destroying all of life. I want a government that values our environment and wildlife……..and I will accept nothing less.
On September 13, 2008, A James Spong wrote:
How can this be?
It made me feel physically sick to read this article. There can be absolutely no excuse for this kind of action, or for the state biologists that carried it out.
I’m surprised that this and all other negative information about Sara Palin’s animal rights issues, have not been mentioned in any of the recent TV interviews?
[Blog editors’ note: CNN had a segment last week wherein Alaskan Prof. Rick Steiner who teaches at the Univ. of Alaska was critical of Palin’s environmental practices. Overall, Rick called Palin’s record “abysmal.” Aerial wolf-shooting footage also aired. ]
On September 13, 2008, Marty M. wrote:
When God gave us dominion over the animals of the earth, though I don’t presume to know His thoughts, I don’t think He intended for us to take such totally unfair advantage. On the ground the wolves have a fighting chance. I understand if the indigenous population has to kill them in order to keep their numbers down to preserve the moose population (their food supply). It’s grossly unfair to shoot at them from airplanes. Though I have not liked Sarah Palin from the beginning, I am appalled by her enivironmental policies. If we kill off our wildlife we will upset the ecological balance of our planet. What will our great great grandchildren have? And the generations beyond them? If we don’t protect the species that are alive today, who will? If John McCain becomes President and dies, Sarah Palin will be are president. Personally, I find that incredibly frightening.
[Blog editors’ note: Native Alaskans are not united under the wolf control banner and native villages have cash economies with grocery stores, restaurants and other amenities. No one has to shoot moose to feed themselves much less persecute wolves. This is Palin’s nonsense and it’s also scientifically bankrupt. ]
On September 13, 2008, Marilyn Woronick wrote:
If Sarah Palin is this vicious with our poor animals what is her true feeling for humans???? God will pay her back for being so cruel.
On September 13, 2008, Scout wrote:
Sarah Palin’s horrible acts of cruelty against these innocent animals should be highlighted and made known to the American people. A large percentage of the people in this country love animals and they should be made aware of her callous and cruel acts prior to voting in November. We don’t want this cruel and inhumane person made Vice President of the United States. We need compassion and empathy for all in a world leader!!!
On September 13, 2008, Cheryl Simonds wrote:
This woman is despicable. I am a feminist, and would love to have a woman president or vice president, but I’d rather die than have her in power.
I have sent your article to very many friends. But your “email to friend” allows only one person at a time. You should change this so it is easier to get the word out to many people at once.
On September 13, 2008, lucia preciado wrote:
If Palin is doing this with wolves, then I wonder what the hell she is going to do with us. I will not vote for her. Wolves don’t bother us in any way least of all the pups. They are not vermin, they keep the cycle of nature balanced. She sould spend her time better. Like talking to her daughter of birth control in stead of massacring defenseless animals. I have a wolf/husky and the republicans just lost my vote.
On September 13, 2008, Darlene Bialeck wrote:
I can’t beleive MCcain picked this woman to be vice president.She has killed more wolves in her short span as govenor then anyone has.She is pure evil.If you think Bush has screwed our country,wait until this psyco gets in.Killing innocent animals for the fun of it is sick.She’s also one of the biggest liars there is.
On September 13, 2008, Helga wrote:
Can you just imagine this (person) as our president?.You know McCain in not going to serve out his term,He is not well.So this #$%^ would take over.God save us all.And hide your Pets
On September 13, 2008, lisa wrote:
We need a animal rights activist for president and vice president.
How I hate these demented hunters!
On September 13, 2008, Linda Ceder wrote:
I am outraged! I am thoroughly disgusted! When is our country going to be able to trust our leaders and representatives?! Is our country becoming babaric, desensitized, self-centered, and disrespectful?… I believe in the great wolves’ exisience, to be as important as our own! I will continue to stand by all those who stand for human rights ALONGSIDE of animal rights!
Stop the killing of innocent lives! Stop killing the wolves. these fantastic animals are trying to survive in a world that originally belonged to them, and we have quickly destroyed! Leave them alone!
On September 13, 2008, linda blackburn blair wrote:
hi! I found your site through truveo.com, another animal site and lots of videos of the animals. it is great that you guys protect these animals and look after them and allow pictures and videos on your site for free. I live in Nova Scotia, and we only have a couple of parks with some animals in it, but, we don’t have a zoo in the city of halifax, which is our capitol city. too bad! I only get there a couple of times in the summertime, but, would go to see the zoo if there was one. keep up the good work and thanks for letting see pictures and videos etc, for free on your site. linda blackburn blair
On September 13, 2008, JFG wrote:
This woman is dangerous for our country. It sickens me to think that she may be a position of incredible power where she will do even more damage. We ALL must make sure this does not come to fruition. I started an animal rescue foundation and every time I think I’ve seen and heard it all I just shake my head with amazement. Her “Right to Life” stance is such crap when she turns her back on the innocent lives of newborn pups. What a hypocrite.
On September 14, 2008, Robert Campbell wrote:
Palin Persecutes Polar Bears and More Wildlife …
(This should be widely circulated.)
The Wikipedia says:
“On January 5, 2008, the New York Times published an op-ed by Palin, presenting her view that the polar bear should not be placed on the endangered species list. In May 2008, Palin objected to the decision of Dirk Kempthorne, the Republican United States Secretary of the Interior, to list polar bears federally as an endangered species, saying this move was premature and was not the appropriate management tool for their welfare; the State of Alaska filed a lawsuit to stop the listing amid fears that it would hurt oil and gas development in the bears’ habitat off Alaska’s northern and northwestern coasts.
Palin also disagrees with strengthening the protection status of the beluga whales in Cook Inlet, Alaska, where oil and gas development has been proposed.
In 2007, Palin supported the Alaska Department of Fish and Game policy allowing Alaska state biologists to hunt wolves from helicopters as part of a predator control program intended to increase moose populations. The program was criticized by Defenders of Wildlife and predator control opponents, and prompted California State Representative George Miller to introduce a federal bill (H.R. 3663) seeking to make the practice illegal. In March 2008, a federal judge in Alaska upheld the practice of hunting wolves from the air, though limited its extent. On August 26, 2008, Alaskans voted against ending the state’s predator control program.
Palin has strongly promoted oil and natural gas resource development in Alaska, including in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), where such development has been the subject of a national debate.”
On September 14, 2008, Rose wrote:
On utube there are disturbing videos of aerial shooting of wolves.
On September 14, 2008, Beth wrote:
Let’s face it. Palin hates nature. She has tried, through her policy positions, to kill off wolves, whales, polar bears, and all types of wildlife in ANWR. She has also stated over and over that she does not believe that man is the cause of global warming. I guess she blames that on nature. So, you see, her logic is sound. Nature is the cause of global warming; therefore, we must kill nature. Then we will be saved from global warming. I wonder how her “borm again” religious views play into this illogical mess.
On September 14, 2008, delta wrote:
i just my mail and i just can not belive what i just read this women is just insane to order the killing of those wolf pups or any other animal how can she help run this country when she acts so horrible to animals
On September 14, 2008, Priscilla Feral wrote:
1,500 people rallied in Anchorage yesterday to oppose Sarah Palin’s nomination, and numbers included advocates for both bears and wolves. See the article in today’s Anchorage Daily News: http://www.adn.com/sarah-palin/story/525510.html
There’s also a front page article in Sunday’s New York Times, which includes an interview with Rick Steiner, a Univ. of Alaska professor, who has proof of Palin’s dishonest scheme which claimed scientists had found no ill effects of global warming on polar bears. Palin sued the federal government to block the endangered listing for polar bears. In truth, “state scientists had agreed that
bears were in danger, records showed.”
And, as Bob Herbert quipped in his NY Times column today, “She’s Not Ready,” — “For those who haven’t noticed, we’re electing a president and vice president, not selecting a winner on ‘American Idol.’ “
On September 14, 2008, Cheryl Sayre wrote:
Ms. Palin is simply taking the most ignorant and easiest approach to the wolf problem. What if others would take the most ignorant and easiest way to rid the world of unfortunate people with Downs?
On September 14, 2008, Marjorie Hass wrote:
I don’t think someone as cold-hearted and cruel as Sarah Palin would make a very good vice-president.
On September 14, 2008, Karen Tango wrote:
Well, she just put the nail in her own coffin! She would never get my vote for this issue alone.
On September 14, 2008, Alisha Mims wrote:
I agree with Dave Scott; this woman should be punished for such vicious acts against wildlife. It is amazing to me that she has actually gotten away with such inhumane policies and actions. She clearly has no compassion, or any minute understanding of the natural processes of the countless animal populations on this earth, or plainly the circle of life. How anyone could have a clean conscience about shooting animals purely for sport and especially killing innocent babies is beyond me. In my opinion if someone does not have compassion for “lesser” beings, then they certainly cannot be expected to have compassion for fellow humans. I am so sorry for the deaths of those pups and all of the wolves, bears and other animals that have died needlessly and without dignity.
[Blog editors’ note: It has been said that retribution comes on Election Day.]
On September 14, 2008, Patsey Roberts wrote:
It’s a shame that Sarah Palin is describing herself as a Pit bull. I guess that was better than a wolf so nobody would shoot her in the head.
On September 14, 2008, steph wrote:
I will never understand any person can be so cold and cruel. There is absolutely no reason for anything to be killed because of what they are. What type of person allows anything to be killed especially when they are totally helpless? Unless the animal is for consumption, there is no reason for this. I wonder if she goes out with them and watches the slaughter.She is inhumane and I do not trust her judgements for humans either.
[Blog editors’ note: There are vegetarians and vegetarian restaurants in Alaksa, and no animal needs to be bred or otherwise consumed for human survival. It’s a culture replete with computers and all the other modern amenities.]
On September 14, 2008, Marlene wrote:
As a biologist I am very much aware of how prey and predator populations mirror each other. Without wolves and other predators to cull out the weakest moose and caribou, those populations will increase to the point that they are no longer sustainable themselves due to the fact that the available food supply will not be enough to sustain them. The weakened moose and caribou populations will be more susceptible to diseases and will not be able to survive other stresses such as severe weather situations. The moose and caribou populations will ultimately collapse on their own. These predator and prey relationships developed over thousands if not millions of years. It is only in the last few hundred years that we have interfered at such a great extent with wild populations so that we have hastened the extinction of so many species. With President Bush and those just like him, aka John McCain and Sara Palin, we are sure to destroy even more of the creatures here on earth and, perhaps, the human species as well. If we don’t do this outright by the direct killing of animals, like the wolves in Alaska, or by the use of atomic weapons, we will cause wholesale extinctions by our continued dependence on fossil fuels and by our failure to address global warming. Right now, habitat loss is the most pressing threat and global climate change will destroy most of what is left. A few of us humans will, given the ability of any particular group to forcefully gain control of the available resources, have the ability to move if the climate changes drastically; unfortunately, plants can’t pack up and move. How many years will it take to recreate the Amazon or the forests in Alaska? Will there be any place left where we could recreate them. Please think about the future of our planet and our species when you vote in November. If you don’t vote, then your vote surely won’t count.
On September 15, 2008, Rachael J wrote:
For everyone who is shocked/appalled/angered by the Northern Exposure of dirty laundry in Mooseville, USA—-PLEASE help to get the word out regarding Ms Palin’s atrocious record with respect to wolves and other top-tier predators. Since mainstream media seems to have largely turned a blind eye to the situation (and thereby underestimated how fervently most folks feel about animal cruelty and abuse of wildlife), it is up to animal advocates to expose the facts.
Try www.grizzlybay.org and www.akwildlife.org for more…
On September 15, 2008, Anthony wrote:
She’s from Alaska
She spits propaganda
She says she’s Catholic
But her deeds make me sick
She kills the innocent
Kills ‘em every instant
We all now realize
That she’s been demonized
That song was written by me.
On September 15, 2008, Martha Diaz wrote:
…PALIN NEEDS TO GET A “BRAIN CHECK!” AND SHE WILL MAKE A TERRIBLE VICE PRESIDENT …
On September 15, 2008, kate wrote:
I think all of the animal rights activists should stage a protest and let the public know just what this woman has done to animals, the cruelty and murder of the innocents. God made all creatures to be cared for by us. I am sickened by the thought of this person becoming VP. I hope she drops out. Seemingly she has no regard for animals or people who are different in any way than what she holds to be true. Who knows what she’ll do as VP or possibly Pres, if something happens to McCain…withhold medical care?? I dont trust her one little bit. Our country has become stupified as far as the political scene goes, there is not enough brought out about this person.
On September 15, 2008, Laura Lauricella wrote:
If she is capable of this horrible act, what else is she capable of?
Laura Lauricella
On September 15, 2008, Linda wrote:
A nation is judged by the way they treat animals. I don’t respect Sarah Palin.
On September 16, 2008, sue wrote:
What right did Palin have, Governor or not to slaughter these beautiful creatures that only feed on the weak.
On September 16, 2008, Yarden wrote:
I detest hunting of any kind, especially the phomy “wildlife management” kind. A woman hunter is paticulary abhorent to me. We women give life, not take it away. It is also significant that the concentration camp killers were all either butchers or hunters. The more animals they kill, the easier it is to kill humans. Palin is dangerous and a threat. She is a disgrace to humanity, women and America. WHATEVER was McCain thinking?!
On September 16, 2008, kate harrison wrote:
Taking on big oil my butt - that’s who financed her gov. campaign and probably this one as well. This is NOT political, it’s animal abuse.
She says she is Pro Life………duh, not to animals. I am an independent, never been interested in politics (my bad) until the day I saw the headlines about Gov. Palin killing innocent wolves and bears. Today, I became an activist.
On September 16, 2008, Roseann wrote:
I have seen pictures of Sarah Palin with her young children and shot and killed animals in the same picture. She is a woman who says she is a Christian, and I think that some of what she says she sounds like one, but then there are many other things she says that are untrue in her speeches and this senseless killing is a tragedy.
On September 16, 2008, Kayla wrote:
My 11-year-old daughter has been asking me about the candidates since they’re beginning to talk about the election in her class. Last night on our way back from soccer I told her about Sarah Palin and explained to her how aerial hunting of wolves works and the subsequent killing of the cubs. She was stunned and horrified and vowed to take that information back to share with her classmates.
When we got home she turned on Animal Planet which had the show “Natural World: Caribou and Wolves” and we were able to discuss how wolves prey on the weak and injured caribou where hunters kill the healthy animals. She’s an Animal Planet junkie so she’s very aware of the reality of predators as well as human capacity for cruelty. You can bet that she will never give her support to John McCain and will campaign vigorously in her elementary school against him. I hope some of those kids take that information and passion back to their parents. I wonder how any parent could look their child in the eyes and explain how they could support Sarah Palin.
On September 17, 2008, Kim Wolcott wrote:
This is repulsive. I can’t imagine anyone who is for the killing of innocent animals running this country. The thought of this is really pretty sick.
On September 17, 2008, rose wrote:
WOW, sarah p… it is amazing how you choose who keeps their babies, I HAD TO HAVE A LONG CONVERSATION WITH MY 14 YR OLD ABOUT TEENAGE PREGNANCY…. ITS NOT O.K.. I FIND THIS SUBJECT, ABOUT THE WOLVES HORRIFYING I’M NEVER GOING TO VOTE FOR SOMEONE WHO TALKS OUT OF BOTH SIDES OF HER MOUTH.. P.S. PLEASE STOP PARADING YOUR DAUGHTER AROUND LIKE SHE’S A HERO.
On September 17, 2008, DEE wrote:
Disgusting….anyone who kills innocent, helpless animals has a real problem..I can’t trust someone who would slaughter a living precious animal….It makes me sick!! and just think she could potentially be the prez of the US…shame on Palin.
On September 18, 2008, mj wrote:
Palin is the worse thing to happen to this country in ages. We are trying to stop wildlife killing/hunting/ and get rid of guns. She is all for it and is so proud of her kill!! I hope she falls and falls hard. She knows nothing except killing. I HOPE SHE IS EXPOSED!!!
On September 18, 2008, Peggy wrote:
If one of the wolves snatched your precious dog or baby you would be screaming you would want them killed. Wolves have few natural predators. If there is no control, they will take over & attack children, pets & farm animals. Are you doing anything to stop the everyday slaughter of discarded pets at the county Animal Control? Have you neutered/spayed every pet you own?
[Blog editors’ note: Yes; if you follow our work you already know that FoA and our activists are working in many regions to ensure animals who are dependent upon human beings are looked after and not killed, and that we have facilitated the neutering of more than 2.5 million cats and dogs in North America. And no, we would not scream to have wolves killed because they act like wolves. That is the point.]
On September 18, 2008, Sherrill Moss wrote:
Palin is one sick puppy. I have been so upset about this since first reading it I can hardly sleep at night. ..It’s true her father’s bumper sticker says, “Vegetarian—Indian word for Bad Shot?” And she wants to keep bars open until 5am and supports concealed weapons in schools and bars? It is embarrassing to have her as a candidate. McCain certainly is desperate. Please make sure everyone you know is aware of her… tactics. I could never vote for her or McCain. They are dangerous people—and I thought Bush and Cheeney were the bottom of the barrel!!! Let’s get Obama elected quickly and Alaska can deal with that nut.
[Blog editors’ note: Reportedly, the bumper sticker reads: Vegetarian: Old Indian Word For Bad Hunter. When one thinks of the Palin clan, it’s like the Beverly Hillbillies arriving in Washington, with less humility.]
On September 19, 2008, Pam Scherer wrote:
Sarah Palin is despicable. These are helpless animals just doing what they naturally do.
Please get the message about this unnecessary killing out to all Americans.
On September 21, 2008, Eva wrote:
…I am also for not killing animals as in hunting as a sport unless you later consume the animal etc…but having 2 children I am for shotting predators if they are close enough to be of danger to my children and pets.
On September 21, 2008, Linda wrote:
My esp was right. The first time I saw this women on tv I felt a chill.
On September 21, 2008, Mariah Morse wrote:
I will not vote for anyone supporting any kind of cruelty
just so that others can come and kill more animals!
On September 21, 2008, Debra Poland wrote:
Palin is a disgrace to women, and she is a poor excuse of a leader by promoting her barbaric treatment of animals. I cringe at the thought of her possibly being in control of our country. Doesn’t she realise she is McCain’s pawn, and he is simply using her to “try” and win over the 18 million Hillary supporters?
On September 22, 2008, Raquel Vigderovich Blank wrote:
I am not an american citizen, but for sure I am a citizen of the world who respects every living creature and pray to G-d that no one with this lack of respect for animals would govern the most powerful country in the world.
On September 22, 2008, Rhiannon Elunis Eiffert wrote:
I am disgusted, she just lost my vote.
On September 22, 2008, RKing wrote:
A short time ago there was a gathering of 1,400 women and children in Anchorage, Alaska who were protesting Sarah Palin becoming Vice President. No one knows her in the lower states that well but these that have lived near her know what is going on with the animals there and have been there during her time in office when other things have been aledged to have happened. I feel that possibly they know her better than we do and there is good reason for their action.
On September 23, 2008, Josette Gardner wrote:
Not to long ago, a famous quarterback was found quilty and put in prison for the sport of killing innocent dogs. Isn’t this, the slaughter of innocent wolves, NEWBORN PUPS even a more haneous crime! I never intended on voting for the McCain/palin ticket, but now I’m even more convinced and will do my best to convince others to do the same. All Life is Precious!
On September 23, 2008, John from Long Beach, CA. wrote:
Palin is a danger to our country and McSame is a moron for picking her. I sent this article to everybody in my address book. God help us all.
Obama/Biden 08!
On September 23, 2008, Priscilla Feral wrote:
Heads up: One Montana resident has written twice this month assailing the blog editors as liberals for not indulging hunters on these threads. He thinks the blog’s a democratic process: it’s not. There are plenty of blog sites for unpleasant people who strive to give violence a mystique; that’s not our calling. Since FoA isn’t the government, we’re not obligated to extend free speech to hunters who are stimulated by arguing with bloggers here.
Another point: Sarah Palin and her sidekick, John McCain assert that commandeering an air force to shoot wolves and bears as something to do with “game management,” or feeding needy people. Nonsense. As reported in Alaska’s Fairbanks Daily News-Miner on 19 Sept., 2008, the most popular method for shooting moose was highway hunting, “where hunters prowl the roadway system for a kill.” This was also the most unsuccessful method. Moose are preoccupied with mating in September; that’s when moose shooters use recreational vehicles for assistance in locating moose.
A couple of years ago in Alaska, we saw a bar full of moose hunters at 7:00 am on the opening day of moose hunting. The bar’s parking lot was full of off-road-vehicles — just a short distance from Denali National Park. How does one spell S-L-O-B?
Priscilla Feral
Friends of Animals
On September 23, 2008, Herb Skovronek wrote:
Several years ago I read a book documenting the extermination of wolves in the “lower 48” states back in the 1920s or so. It left an indelible mark on me about the cruelty of men. Sarah Palin is the latest form of this cruelty.
And it’s all being done for economic gain by private firms and individuals who are robbing the public wealth of wild animals. In the early 20th century it was ranching interests in the US west (it still exists there now) and today it’s hunting interests in Alaska.
It’s a sad reflection on the human mentality.
Herb
On September 23, 2008, jess wrote:
PALIN … WILL BE THE NEW CHENEY ( IE THE PUPPET MASTER) IN THIS TYRANICAL REGIME IF MCAIN IS ELECTED
On September 24, 2008, Karen wrote:
This was part of an article written by Robert Kenedy Jr. and was in The Huffington Post. It is not about the wolves, but the polPalin’s enthusiastic embrace of Big Oil’s agenda (if not always Big Oil itself) has been the platform of her hasty rise in Alaskan politics. In that sense she is as much a product of the oil industry as the current president and his vice president. Palin, whose husband is a production operator for BP on Alaska’s North Slope, has sued the federal government over its listing of the polar bear as an endangered species threatened by global warming, and she has fought to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Alaska’s coast to oil drilling.
On September 24, 2008, Ellie Maldonado wrote:
Wolves, moose, and other free-living animals do not need to be controlled by humans. If we stop imposing on their habitat, they can balance their own populations and thrive within it!
On September 24, 2008, Ginny Matthews wrote:
Dear God, deliver us from one such as this. Anyone who’s heart is so filled with hatred for anything living is beyond help. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I find great peace and spirituality in the creatures God gave us. They are intelligent, sensitive, savvy, and bright…unlike some of our VP nominees. Again I say, keep us safe from one such as this…she’s nothing but toxic.
On September 25, 2008, jennifer yusi wrote:
people like sarah palin should never be elected for any office just for this alone.
On September 25, 2008, Velia Elias wrote:
This little message is for all of us living in USA and all over the world, ** please open your eyes, can’t you see what kind of (person)this woman is? , Bush has been killing and abusing humans, and know this woman has and will continue the cruelty with the animal kindom, ** please all of us who care and love our animal friends please do not let Palin be in power.
On September 26, 2008, Dave scott wrote:
She is the devil incarnate..Another reason to vote for Obama.
On September 26, 2008, Amber wrote:
Scary Sarah, I was on the fence before reading this article. I was all for Hilary and when she dropped out I was so glad that McCain chose a woman running mate. After learning more and more about you I became more leary. After reading this article I am appalled. Read these responses and don’t brush them off. All of these people can not be wrong. Go back to Alaska and try to make amends for the damage you have caused to our environment and wildlife. It will take MANY MANY years for Alaska to recover from your tyranous reign.
On September 29, 2008, Deb wrote:
I did not know this before and she has just lost my respect and vote. I was searching for news on Alaska because my daughter and her family just moved there and that is how I found this article.I could not believe it when I seen this article. I just wanted to cry. How could someone wage a war on such a beautiful magnificant creature, just to increase the volume of another. That’s like trying to play God. We have wolves in the eastern part of the midwest states too, but we can’t just go out and shoot them just because they are there unless they become a life threatening nuisence and even then their are rules that have to be followed. We can sit here around our fire pit and hear them off in a distance, some have even came near. Not once have they bothered anything around here. Maybe it’s the Native American Ancestry in me that makes me feel so connected to these creatures. Ellie Maldonado is right when she said “Wolves, moose, and other free-living animals do not need to be controlled by humans. If we stop imposing on their habitat, they can balance their own populations and thrive within it!” I have always been facinated by them. I agree with whomever said why hasn’t the media brought out these types of things?
On September 30, 2008, scout wrote:
Sarah Palin supports the barbaric practice of aerial hunting of wolves & bears. This, despite the fact that biologists & wildlife experts call it extremely cruel & completely unnecessary and even the vast majority of Alaskan hunters oppose it due to the extremely inhumane and unfair treatment of the animals. Sarah Palin’s Administration offered a $150 bounty to any hunter who turned in the left foreleg of a wolf, until the courts ruled it “depraved cruelty”.
Sarah Palin also actively opposed a ballot measure campaign seeking to end aerial hunting of wolves by private hunters and she approved a $400,000 state-funded campaign aimed at swaying people’s votes on the issue. Sarah Palin also introduced legislation to make it easier to kill wolves & bears and which would have also removed the aerial hunting initiative from the ballot so as to block the ability of citizens to vote on this issue.
Sarah Palin also supports shooting bears habituated to humans (such as at the Katmai Preserve) even though the vast majority of Alaskans (even sport hunters) are opposed to this. Additionally, under Palin, for the first time since Alaska’s statehood in 1958, it’s legal to do land-and-shoot killing of bears & their cubs.
Most of the public isn’t aware of Sarah Palin’s treatment of animals and should be made aware of it given the fact that if John McCain does win this election, there’s a good chance that Governor Palin will become President Palin. If Sarah Palin does become President, our nation’s wildlife and environment would suffer greatly and all that has been accomplished (to improve the lives of animals) would most likely be lost.
On October 1, 2008, Rose wrote:
VERY INTERESTING ARTICLE ABOUT (an anti-aerial wolf-shooting) AD GOING THROUGH BATTLEGROUND STATES ABOUT PALIN AND AERIAL WOLF HUNTING. I WISH IT WOULD GO THROUGH ALL STATES.
On October 1, 2008, Bo wrote:
I am not to thrilled to read this…but I will look further for the facts. One person writing this article doesn’t make it true…it is appalling, and I am a McCain supporter, but if I find out the truth to this…he just lost my vote!
On October 1, 2008, Mel Young wrote:
I’m hoping that Defenders’ wolf-shooting ads will HELP open some eyes! Just in case anyone else wants to help out! I get FURIOUS every time I read about it!
[Blog editors’ note: Defenders has the benefit of lots of public support so they can afford their ad budget.
Whether or not everyone’s seen a wolf shot by hunter-pilot teams in Alaska, know that Palin makes these wolf-killing schemes possible which shames Alaska and the entire country. More than that, Palin’s behavior toward bears, moose, caribou and more expresses contempt toward free-living animals. Wolves, bears and others don’t belong to Palin or any state. They belong to themselves, and anyone whose home is the planet should be tuning in a host of pressing issues in the weeks ahead. In these difficult economic times, Friends of Animals is most grateful for your financial support that makes our wolf interventions possible.]
On October 1, 2008, Lisa Burns wrote:
Sarah Palin gives all women a bad name. She believes in Right-to-life…..but not for animals?? She is a hypocrite. God help us if McCain wins this election. McCain has had cancer 4 times, I just cant imagine, what would happen if Sarah ended up as President.
I have never been so afraid of the outcome of a Presidential election in my life. This is more scary than George Bush…the sad thing is McCain & Obama are close in the polls, there are a lot of ignorant people that will vote for McCain.
[Blog editors’ note: Sharing chromosomes doesn’t mean Palin reflects on females anywhere.]
On October 2, 2008, Melanie Young wrote:
http://gov.state.ak.us/govmail.php
Here’s a link to send her an e-mail - everyone go for it!
[Blog editors’ note: Or people could opine to a brick wall.]
On October 2, 2008, tonya wrote:
I think she should be ashamed of herself ….A Wolf and Bear hater I bet she has no heart … How does she sleep at night I hope the souls of those dead animals haunt her for the rets of her life
On October 3, 2008, Britni wrote:
I can’t believe that a human being could be so heartless. Especially someone who is now in the public eye as a political candidate. This sort of thing should not be allowed: Animals should not be gunned down for no reason except that a person has a personal vendetta against them. That is not a valid reason for such torment. Soon Alaska won’t be home to such creatures and will lack the natural beauty it once held in so many peoples’ eyes.
On October 4, 2008, ryan wrote:
Jesus did NOT give us dominion over animals, humans are mammals and as such are animals….if anything there are a few that have dominion over us…
On September 11, 2008, Grace Morales wrote:
Oh my Lord, this is simply atrocious!! Jesus gave us dominion over the animal kingdom, to take care of it, not to be cruel and abuse them. …
On October 4, 2008, Cecilia wrote:
“A person that harms or kills an animal, CANNOT love or respect another human being”, and this woman is going for the vice presidency? Something should be done about this! The human race is the only one that kills for “sport”; how cruel can that be??
On October 4, 2008, Kelton wrote:
I have 2 Wolf Hybrids this makes me sad after reading this i gave my dogs a hug. i promised that i would not let any one harm them. I love all animals and how could you kill GOD’S creation as a sport. she will not get my vote i hope that the people that have dogs like me would stand up. i wish that i could attach a pic to this blog
On October 5, 2008, Nature lover wrote:
The only thing we can do is get out and VOTE,VOTE,VOTE!!
GO OBAMA/BIDEN!! Obama has a good track record on animal-related bills.
Tell everyone you know about Palin’s Callousness toward animals. The Wilderness Society is running ads before and after debates and they say they are very effective.
On October 5, 2008, Barry wrote:
I sincerely hope that Ms. Palin’s christian god adequately rewards her for the murder of innocent animals. This woman is one of the scariest people I have ever heard speak. That she should be a candidate for the Vice Presidency of The United States is beyond imagination! Alaskans should be ashamed that she governs them. She is abominably vicious!!!
On October 5, 2008, Jerry wrote:
This is crazy! After watching the debate for VP I could tell she really studied hehehe, anyway getting to the facts of this. We all understand that we are living with all types of animals weather in our back yards, the skunk that pops his head in my trash can, or Rockey who runs across the neaighborhood. They are part of my neighbors unfortuantly animals that share the common road areas end up dieing, do to misfortunes. Hello you live in Alaska!!!! enjoy !! what others don’t have, and learn to live with it instead of destroying… come on you don’t use the tax payers’ money for predator control unless Aliens land on earth and want take over.
On October 5, 2008, Martha Bellew-Smith, Ph.D. wrote:
Culture of life? Who’s life? Hers? Vote against this devil in women’s clothing. Recognize that John McCain sold his soul in the service of his personal ambition. VOTE AGAINST HER, VOTE AGAINST HER, VOTE AGAINST HER. IMPEACH HER AS GOVERNOR OF ALSASKA AND PUT HER IN JAIL WHERE SHE BELONGS.
On October 6, 2008, Laura wrote:
I have been tormented as to who to vote for. This seals the deal. Democratic ticket all the way! Thanks.
On October 6, 2008, kimberly b wrote:
sarah palin has no right to do what she is doing. what kind of … cold-hearted person is she? im sure she would not like to experience the fear, pain and suffering she is the cause of. she is motivated by hate and money. maybe she IS the perfect person to be VP?? i feel personally cheated when a trophy hunter takes away, forever an animal that i will never get a chance to see. god gave these animals to all of us. what right does SHE have to ruin it? NONE! NO SARAH PALIN FOR VP OR ANY OFFICE!!
On October 6, 2008, Robert wrote:
This is appalling. How can a woman who claims to so religious, who claims to be Christian, who claims to be “Pro-Life” be this violent towards living creatures?
“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, [b] and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”” -Genesis 1:26
On October 13, 2008, kim k wrote:
Anyone who has had a Pet Dog knows the innate intelligence of canines. They are loyal and defensive of their pack members,
(including humans). They are able to express emotion, sadness, joy and concern along with what can only be described as problem solving abilities that (these) species exhibit. When my dog protects me from a mugger or warns me that I left something cooking on the stove, its more than just animal instinct, its intelligence. Now wild canines, such as these wolves, share these same qualities, mating for life, nurturing their young, defending their pack, problem solving in their environment etc etc.
So when I hear this news of Pailin’s legislation promoting the killing of these noble and intelligent creatures … I get absolutely sick to my stomach. Anyone who is human family to a canine should be appalled by these actions.
On October 13, 2008, Joe wrote:
Why or why would we consider someone with such brutal feelings against animals? Also I do not understand why your organization is not more vocal on this topic and work against her being able to proceed into a seat of power in a nation where respect to animals is a valued characteristic of true Americans.
[Blog editors’ note: You think animal dvocates are considering Palin — someone who gives violoence a mystique? Perhaps you should spend more time reading our quarterly magazine, or sorting through the Web site. Friends of Animals has sued the Palin administration in Alaska for its persecution of wolves. And there’s much more.]
On October 19, 2008, Lindsay Stedman wrote:
Hi Folks: My story is a little different from most of you, but my reaction to Palin’s wolf eradication program is probably even stronger !
When I see people taking pride in killing these creatures for fun, it touches a degree of anger and rage in me that I havn’t ever felt. It’s not only Gov. Palin to blame, tho the buck stops with her and her policies, but the numbnuts that think that killing wolves is just good fun.
Needless to say, McCain does not get my vote, and what can be done to remove Palin from public office ?
On October 20, 2008, Kim wrote:
McCain should be ashamed of himself for appointing this uncaring, cruel, vile woman as his running mate. Heaven help us, our country and the rest of the world IF McCain Palin get in the White House! Palin: she’s nothing but a holy roller hipocrite!
On October 21, 2008, Bill D wrote:
It’s very sad to think people like this are in power. She acted very childish during the debates, and there could have been so many better choices for a female VP than this piece of (use your imagination)
People that are cold hearted are always elected into positions of power. I’m not a fan of Obama either, but am voting for him for sure. I just hope this election isn’t rigged like the first. She is a disgrace of a human, and will be judged accordingly.
[Blog editors’ note: Cold-hearted people are not always politicians. Palin’s particularly problematic, and that doesn’t let excuse McCain’s antics. Alaska has needed a shake-up in state government. Perhaps Palin’s preposterous behavior will bring change where it’s most needed. The blush certainly is off the rose. ]
On October 22, 2008, David wrote:
Sarah Palin isn’t only waging war on wolves. She also sued the federal government for putting polar bears on the endangered species list. She also opposes the listing of belugas. Also, here parent’s cabin is filled with owl wings, orca teeth, bear skins, deer heads, etc. At a young age, she was already shooting rabbits out the back door.
On October 22, 2008, Kaileigh wrote:
What Palin doesn’t seem to understand is that wolves are endangered and the population doesn’t need to be controlled. Also the wolves don’t go out and eat all of the caribou and moose they eat the sick and the weak. This in turn actually helps the people that rely on the caribou and moose for food. Wolves have been on this earth for thousands of years they are part of the delicate system, the natural balance, of life. Without them things could go terribly wrong. Also in just a 100 years or so we have started to kill off creatures that have been on this earth even longer than we have. Do we really want to cause such beautiful, mysterious, and magnificent creatures to be gone forever. Palin clearly has no regard for life, unless it be her own.
On October 23, 2008, Kate Harrison wrote:
Dear Fellow Animal Lovers and Protectors: I made my stand today against Gov. Palin …
There are still so many folks out there that don’t know this about the governor and I have sent zillions of emails to inform folks and please join me in that endeavor the last few weeks we still have to change people’s minds. I hope AK boots her out once she goes back there but we have to remain vigilant because another just like her will pop up. The governor prior to her was just as bad on the aerial wolf killing. Folks in Alaska: we love your state’s natural resources and we will fight to protect it. Please help get folks like Palin out of elected offices. Thank you.
On October 23, 2008, Lindasue Scafidi wrote:
To Mrs. Sarah Palin:
I am saddened and appalled that you can say you love the God that I serve and kill His beautiful creation. Jesus said to his disciples “not a sparrow falls from the sky that the Heavenly Father does not know about, how much more does He love you.” Imagine, not a sparrow falls from the sky that the Father does not know about, how great a love He has. And then there is you. You have shown yourself to be extremely nasty and rude to those you run against. Nowhere in the Bible does Jesus give you license to act rudely to anyone. Jesus said: “love your enemy,” If your enemy ask you for your shirt give him your coat as well,” If your enemy ask you to walk one mile walk two.” How could you say those awful things about Obama and Biden. In addition to asking Senator Joe Biden if you could call him “Joe.” In proverbs it says “rise before the gray haired.”
I must say I am very shocked at who you say you are and who you follow and have such disrespect for those who are wiser and older than you.
As far as the animals, I tried to understand when you said you went hunting to feed your family fresh meat. It was hard but I tried. However when I saw the aerial hunting of the wolves on “You Tube,” I was sickened and horrified. In Revelations it states that we will be judged by the way we treat the earth and God’s creation.
I pray you a truthful tongue and compassionate heart Sarah. You say you are my sister in Christ because you follow Him yet you disregard and disrespect his creation both animal and human.
You will not get my vote. The actions of a person show the love of Christ and I do not see that in you where you should be showing it the most, to the world.
I pray the Lord convict your heart with truth and love.
On October 25, 2008, Holly wrote:
Why doesn’t Palin wrap a dead wolf or bloody bear skin around her while she is giving her speeches or drag around the carcass of a slaughtered animal instead of the Down’s syndrome baby for the sympathy vote…she acts like a martyr but she is a murderer. She knows if people knew the truth she would never get one vote…and she sure won’t get this one.
[Blog editors’ note: In a 2006 photograph of Palin inside the governor’s office, there’s a wolf skin hanging from the back of the door.]
On October 25, 2008, Yvonne wrote:
OMG, I’m so glad others are as upset about her and the aerial “hunting” of wolves and also about the denning of those poor pups as I am!!!!!! My friends and I have named her Caribou Barbie and we can’t stand that brainless caricature of a woman.
[Blog editors’ note: Palin guns for caribou, too. Vicious describes this person best.
On October 26, 2008, Anonymous wrote:
I’m now convinced Sarah Palin has a smart brain, but she doesn’t know how to use it. If she thinks this will buy McCain more votes, it’s backfiring at them. All Sarah Palin has ever wanted is for everyone in the world to worship her and tell her that she’s a savior. Ha ha, like that is going to happen one day. .. How would Sarah Palin like it if she were a wolf??
[Blog editors’ note: It’s worth repeating: Palin’s a disaster, and it has taken several painful weeks for some to figure that out.]
On November 2, 2008, Janice Brady wrote:
Wolves are my spirit guide and my heart. Palin should be … (otherwise sent into outer space)
I feel their fear, and I cry for their safety.
On November 12, 2008, Deborah wrote:
I have been experiencing a bad case of PED (post election depression). The biggest cause I think is that Palin is back in Alaska killing the wild creatures and attempting to rape one of the last pristine wildernesses in North America.
I have hope that “a brighter day will come” but not soon enough for these beautiful creatures.
We can’t forget about Sarah Palin, we need to stand up and fight for those who do not have a voice!
On November 16, 2008, David wrote:
Well, thank goodness she was defeated. Imagine what she would do to places like Yellowstone (or for that matter Hawaii).
On November 30, 2008, Aaron wrote:
Ahh, Sarah Palin’s ways seem abusive and overdone. Sigh…there’s enough caribou and moose, something is telling me that its greed that’s driving her. Money, money, money the powers are always after it.
On December 6, 2008, bella wrote:
It makes me want to cry. No animal should be treated this way. Most people don’t know what is going on & don’t care about any type of animal, or the enviroment.We must take action toward savin our planet earth.Since I am still young I don’t want to grow up to see nothing but, concrete.
On February 3, 2009, migsly wrote:
She pretends to care about the unborn child but she doesn’t mind putting bullets in the heads of wolf pups and bear cubs.
On February 5, 2009, Joe Seiberlich wrote:
The act of shooting from a plain,has been going on in the lower 48 for years and years,and by state and fed governments so why is it not reported there??
I live in Wi and in the past the DNR has shot swans off lakes in southern Wi,so why did you not report that??
Seams like you are on one side.
Joe
[Blog editors’ note: Aerial shooting forays
for wolves and bears goes on in Alaska — not in Wisconsin and FoA made plenty of noise when maniacs shot swans in a lake. We’re on the animals’ side. No doubt about it.]
On March 1, 2009, D. Hartley wrote:
It’s easy to get dumb people worked up over one side of an issue.The worst death for animals is not shooting,it’s starvation from overpopulation.Here in Colorado I can describe it’s horror.Undereducated Ashley Judd & other assinine Hollywoodies get free publicity from this crap.Try going into an overpopulated area where animals have starved & see their carcasses & misery.Wildlife biologists,not S. Palin, are shooting wolves.You want the species to thrive but there has to be adequate caribou & moose.Where is there ever a photographer to take the photos of starving animals & show truth of both sides of any issue?
[Blog editors’ note: Speaking of dumbness, It’s Gov. Palin who defends the persecution of wolves, bears and other animals in Alaska. In her spare time she poses with photos of bleeding animals she has shot. Spare us your tales about natural mortality. When animals die of natural causes, their bodies are food for other animals. Caribou and moose don’t need protection from gun nuts — shooters —who want the last word on who lives and who dies.
On March 17, 2009, bernadette przybyl wrote:
I wish she could be stopped. Those wolves should be on the endangered species list.
On April 15, 2009, sheela wrote:
What in the world is wrong with S. Palin? What is wrong with her thinking? I do not agree with her 1000%, animal lover I am, sheela
On May 15, 2009, Konocha wrote:
Didn’t they at one point totally eliminate wolves in at least one state in the late 1800s?
On July 5, 2009, tmx wrote:
May (go to) Hell for all the horrendous things she does along with all the other humans who take pleasure in torturing animals. [And she calls herself a ‘Christian’]. I’ll laugh when she is punished for eternity. She will get what she deserves.
On September 24, 2009, trisha murphy wrote:
I couldn’t agree more. God gave man dominion over all the animal world. We’re stewards of God’s beautiful earth He
created. The Bible speaks of being cruel to animals. We are to care for them. Animals that become too great a number are taken out by nature’s way. Besides, what did the wolves do to them? Thy’re beautiful animals. I’m sure they don’t treat they’re pets that way. Animals are for food as well. Not just to be slaughtered for sport. Trust me, God sees all, and He keeps a record of every detail. He knows our hearts, and theirs. And I thought the slaughter of whales was bad enough. No human or animal is safe in this world anymore. God help us and have mercy upon us.
On December 10, 2009, jessie wrote:
this is ridiculous. did this woman seriously try to be in office? WOW! killing innocent animals… someone needs to stop her now!i love animals and obviously everyone writing these comments does as well. there is no way in the world that i would ever vote for this woman.let’s just hope this all comes to a stop.
[Blog editors’ note: Her destructive routine as governor came to an end when Palin quit mid-term. She’s absurd and has assumed a role with the GOP.]
On February 3, 2010, Andrew Thomas wrote:
Go to hell Palin; because you’re the Antichrist. I have devoted my life to protecting wolves.
On May 5, 2010, susie sadenie wrote:
Sarah Palin, you can goooo toooo hell for all I care. You should be ashamed of yourself, taking lives of innocent animals. How would you feel if someone killed you and your family for no reason at all? They have feelings and family tooooo. I hate you.