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If it were interpreted to the letter of the law Sarah Palin cannot be the Governor of Alaska.
In more locations than I can pinpoint the "male" gender is purposefully indicated. There is no he/she or his/her. There is He and his and him. A gender is clearly identified Constitutionally. Therefore according to the Constitution of the Great State of Alaska Sarah Palin cannot be the Governor.
While I am certain there is a provision somewhere that I have yet to find, according to what I can find the position is gender specific.
Here are a few examples:
2. Governor: Qualifications
The governor shall be at least thirty years of age and a qualified voter of the State. He shall have been a resident of Alaska at least seven years immediately preceding his filing for office, and he shall have been a citizen of the United States for at least seven years.
7. Lieutenant Governor Duties
There shall be a lieutenant governor. He shall have the same qualifications as the governor and serve for the same term. He shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by law and as may be delegated to him by the governor. [Amended 1970]
10. Succession: Failure to Qualify
If the governor-elect dies, resigns, or is disqualified, the lieutenant governor elected with him shall succeed to the office of governor for the full term. If the governor-elect fails to assume office for any other reason, the lieutenant governor elected with him shall serve as acting governor, and shall succeed to the office if the governor-elect does not assume his office within six months of the beginning of the term.
14. Title and Authority
When the lieutenant governor succeeds to the office of governor, he shall have the title, powers, duties and emoluments of that office.
16. Governor's Authority
The governor shall be responsible for the faithful execution of the laws. He may, by appropriate court action or proceeding brought in the name of the State, enforce compliance with any constitutional or legislative mandate, or restrain violation of any constitutional or legislative power, duty, or right by any officer, department, or agency of the State or any of its political subdivisions. This authority shall not be construed to authorize any action or proceeding against the legislature
19. Military Authority
The governor is commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the State. He may call out these forces to execute the laws, suppress or prevent insurrection or lawless violence, or repel invasion. The governor, as provided by law, shall appoint all general and flag officers of the armed forces of the State, subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the legislature in joint session. He shall appoint and commission all other officers.
25. Department Heads
The head of each principal department shall be a single executive unless otherwise provided by law. He shall be appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the legislature in joint session, and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, except as otherwise provided in this article with respect to the secretary of state. The heads of all principal departments shall be citizens of the United States.
So here is my point. The Constitution was amended to include the wording "one man and one woman" to define marriage and is therefore to be taken word for word as "The Letter of the Law". So if we are to apply the same standard then she is not even the Governor of Alaska. Or I can get married there if gender specific verbage is not to be taken to the letter.
At the very least the State's Constitution is flawed and discriminatory and therefore violates it's own charter.
Of course the Equal Rights Amendment says otherwise but at the very least the Constitution should not be able to include gender identification in any part of the State Constitution.
Red is such an angry color. Go blue for Peace and Tranquility.
BLUE STATE '08
From our company e-newsletter:
ESPN has Vanderbilt nominated for Pontiacs Game Changing Performance award. The school with the most votes gets a $5,000 contribution to their scholarship fund. You need to go to their Web site here and vote.
This is the first time that Vanderbilt has been nominated for this award.
Contact: Myke Ondek, (615) ********
From a co-worker:
Hey Myke, I just wanted to let you know that Vanderbilt won on the Pontiac Game changing performance. My husband and I saw it on ESPN last night. Just thought I’ll let you know. Have a nice day!
Although $5,000.00 doesn't go far it certainly goes somewhere. If we just keep building it up $5,000.00 at a time we can do pretty good.
The first video is just proof what fucking idiots people are. The second video is that people think we are all just as fucking stupid as the McCain supporters. Welcome to America. These pieces of human shit are not worthy of the title American. T.Boone Pickens is finally being outed. This sweet old environmentalist is nothing but a greedy Republican trying to screw citizens out of their property and he will stop at nothing to get your land. He has the entire country convinced that he's an environmentalist but he is really a robber baron. God help us all. He funded the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth!
YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!
Chocolate? What's that?
Surround yourself with diversity!
Oooh baby! Chicago is just around the corner. Have a blast with the Irritable Trousers.
Happy Berfday!!!!!
I know that cakes are great but right now you are probably wishing Saire was there to sing Happy Birthday.
The adventure she is on will help shape her future and she is so lucky to have you as a mom.
I know moms worry but you don't have to because you did a fine job and she's pretty special. Enjoy your beautiful home and your rich life. It has been so nice having you as a friend and political confidante. Hope today has been a great one and that all your wishes, including your birthday ones come true.
Happy Birthday IG.
Aren't you glad you have Indy!
You can be beautiful on the outside.
You can be beautiful on the inside.
Or you can be IG.
Happy Birthday. A little late but I always am.
On behalf of your kids and mine we wish you a happy, happy birthday.
Thanks for being you. Oh, and argh!!!!
Barack just paid a visit to our Children's Hospital. I heard John McCain was here earlier. Of course I was tied up or I would have certainly gone to meet them both. Oh well. Next time?
WEST CHESTER, Ohio -- One of Rep. John Boehner’s local offices was evacuated Monday afternoon after a suspicious package arrived in the mail.
Message On Pork Barrel Spending Causes Big Scare
Staffers received the letter from Georgia by U.S. mail. After noticing it was leaking an oily substance, they called the Capitol police in Washington, who advised them to evacuate as a precaution and call in local authorities.
No injuries were reported, and the incident remains under investigation. A note found in the package with the bacon was not disclosed by authorities.
I know none of you guys sent it because who would part with a slab of bacon around here? Nobody!
We sold tons of these today in honor of the debate. There are cops everywhere and Secret Service Dudes all over town. There are two State Troopers on every single corner on the West Side. I am not even walking over to peek. I'll end up at Gitmo. He ain't out of office yet! We have no action figures left. Somebody told me they announced it on the local news that we were selling them? WTF? Nothing else to report on? We only had 1/5 as many McCains as Obamas but they are all gone. The boxing grannies are still available as well as the desktop geezer racers, Obsessive Compulsive Action Figures, and the Male Nurses.
