Palin should have declined

Re “Palin ethics lapse cited,” Oct. 11

If Sarah Palin truly were the ethical leader she claims to be, she would have told John McCain: “Thanks, but no thanks, for offering me the bridge to political oblivion. I am not qualified to be your running mate, and I have an ethical investigation hanging over me that could become a liability for your campaign.”

As far as McCain is concerned, I wonder if he had those seven houses inspected before he purchased them?

Drew N. Kelner

Newbury Park

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Palin has a lot of nerve trying to influence the firing of public employees. Who does she think she is, the U.S. attorney general?

George Adams

Long Beach