The thought of Vice President Palin is disturbing. The thought of "President Palin" is much more disturbing. There is a very real possibility Governor Palin could become President if John McCain is elected President. At 73 he might not live another four years. If not, this country could be in trouble because being a Governor in Alaska does not compare to being a Governor or even a Senator in other states. Anyone that has been to Alaska knows that Alaska is isolated and a very different place from the rest of the US. In fact life is so different from the rest of the United States that that it is like going to a different country. The problems facing most residents in Alaska are far different than those facing the majority of Americans. Except for the weather, life is far simpler. In contrast being a Mayor in any large US city takes a much higher level of sophistication and is much more complicated than being a Governor in Alaska. There are 20 cities and nearly 100 counties in the US with a higher population than Alaska. It is very clear that Governor Palin was picked because she is a Woman and not because of her leadership abilities. This is sad because there are hundreds if not thousands of more qualified individuals in the United States that could serve as Vice President. Think about it.........Most Americans never heard of Governor Palin until John McCain threw her into the media spotlight.