If Gov. (then Mayor) Palin supposedly tried to ban JK Rowling in 1996 that would be a miracle - since most of Rowlings work didn't even start to come out until at least 1997 .




Edited immediately to add link.


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the list looks bogus but the story is true.

I had the radio on last night they had a lady from Wasilla and she went through the story. She didnt know which books it was but 100 people turned up at the town hall to support the library. At that time 1000 people voted in the mayor elections in Wasilla. Palin backed down and withdrew the letter terminating the librarians position.


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- The list is bogus.

- The story that she wanted a librarian fired is true.

- The link between firing the librarian and the librarian refusing to 'ban books' is questionable. There was a time lapse. It may be .. but it also may not be. It's hard to tell.

According to the Anchorage Daily News article:



What's this mean? Four days before the Council meeting exchange, four letters go out asking for the resignations of the librarian, police chief, public works director, and finance director. Palin says they were to "test their loyalty." Does that mean if they weren't 100% loyal they would be fired? Seems kind of heavy handed to me. Sounds like Palin was on a bit of a power trip as Mayor. Hate to see what she comes up with as VP.

Yep. There is a thread floating around here about a 'loyalty oath' or something. It kind of died off, but it was brought up. I don't know if it's real or if it's even legal. The State of California still uses them. That surprised me.


Much like Hillary Clinton is ALWAYS on a power trip.
They are alike in many ways.

I have to agree with you about Hillary. I really don't think she would be good in power either. I'm glad she lost out.

Hang on, you say it's based off a podcast by a woman who read a Time Magazine article. How accurate is this source? Were these book titles listed in the Time Magazine article? If not, then how does this woman know which books were on the block?

Excellent detective work! Star for your post!

The list may be bogus. I was totally open about my source. I can't vouch for the validity of the information myself.

But the story seems to be true, even if some details are unknown.

I frankly do not care about the specifics. Evidently the report that Palin tried to have some books banned is true, and that is inexcusable.

Bad politician! No cookie for you!

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Except for the part that the librarian was fired and the books were banned. The librarian resigned during/just prior to Palin's second term, and no books were actually banned. Not to mention, Palin asked for the resignation of several city officials that were not in synch with what Palin wanted to accomplish in Wasilla.

She WAS fired. The town made a big fuss and Palin gave her back her job. Read the story.



No one claimed any books were actually banned. Read the title.



Exactly. She fired several people that didn't agree with her. Great way to handle disagreement. Get rid of them.

Then again, I refer you to the example of the Obama campaign attempting to limit free speech.

That, sir, is also inexcusable.

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But as I stated before, campaigns are full of dirty tricks on both sides. In this case Palin cannot use the excuse that she was in a campaign. It is different and way worse IMO

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Nah, I doubt she minds witchcraft all that much.

I've got a sneaking suspicion that she's a big Charmed and Buffy fan.

Alrighty go to this website and click

on the link that says


Banned or Censured Books Response

There are 3 or 4 names on the list who requested books be removed

Maybe this will help.

I don't see why asking somebody if they can ban a book is so controversial..What happened to freedom of speech.

If she had done it then I could see a reason to react.....

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OK, I did that and found this in the document:



Which is exactly what Mayor Palin attempted to do. As mayor, she attempted to restrict the freedom of others.

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Is her name on the list of people who asked for books to be removed?


asking somebody does not constitute restricting the freedom of others.

No books were ever removed so the people still had the same freedom.


If I asked somebody how to rob a bank, would that mean that I am attempting to rob a bank.

Maybe I need the info to write a book.

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There were no names of the people who made the requests.

The books remained on the shelf because the librarian refused Palin's request. When she was fired, the town stood up in favour of the librarian and she was re-instated.

Remember, Hitler banned books. And I heard that Sarah is friends with NAZI symphatizers. Hmmm, connection?