Is Governor Sarah Palin a Grandmother-- What is Her Position on Sex Education?

There is a rumor that Alaska, Governor Sarah Palin's 5-month-old son, Trig is biologically her grandson. Trig's birth mother is 17-year-old Bristol Palin, the teenage daughter of Governor Palin. It is reported that Governor Palin did not inform her staff that she was pregnant with her 5^th child until March 5, 2008 and gave birth on April 18, 2008.

Pictures in Vogue and other publications suggest that Governor, Sarah Palin did not "look" pregnant. Additionally, she did not appear pregnant to her staff and she returned to work 3 days after giving birth to her baby, son Trig, born with downs syndrome.

It is rumored that Bristol Palin was absent from school approximately 5 months with a case of mononucleosis.

How does this very personal family matter apply to the well-being of American society and women in general is what concerns me.

If Govenor Palin's 16-year-old daughter gave birth to Trig, what is wrong with her having the class and integrity to admit that her daughter, Bristol, had made a mistake, like so many other young people in this world do? Explain to her constituents that she and her husband plan to adopt their grandchild so that her daughter could continue her education.

If Governor Palin is lying about this to protect her daughter's virginal and innocent image, she is indirectly shattering and scarring the self-esteem of young mothers who chose to keep their babies and hold their heads up high.

What is Sarah Palin's position on sex education, given that if this rumor is true-- that her, son Trig is actually her biological grandson; she is obviously ashamed and humiliated by her teenage daughter's pregnancy. Most importanty, what policies and funding will she support to help prevent teenage pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted infections in the U.S.-this is the real issue.

Below is an excerpt of Senator John McCain's position on sex education:

John McCain, US Senator (R-AZ), stated at in a Mar. 16, 2007 New York Times article titled "McCain Stumbles on H.I.V. Prevention":

"Q: What about grants for sex education in the United States? Should they include instructions about using contraceptives? Or should it be Bush's policy, which is just abstinence?

Q: "What about grants for sex education in the United States? Should they include instructions about using contraceptives? Or should it be Bush's policy, which is just abstinence?"

Mr. McCain: (Long pause) "Ahhh. I think I support the president's policy."

Q: "So no contraception, no counseling on contraception. Just abstinence. Do you think contraceptives help stop the spread of HIV?"

Mr. McCain: (Long pause) "You've stumped me."