Alaska panel finds Palin abused power in firing

[saden1]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

The investigation determined Palin had the authority to do what she did (i.e., she didn't break any law). Also, there's a world of a difference between trying to get this guy fired and the Goodling situation.

Huh? Does the word "unlawfully" have a another definition I am not aware of? She tried to get the guy fired, but the guy who could fire resisted to fire him so she fired the guy who could.

Investigator Stephen Branchflower, in a report by a bipartisan panel that investigated the matter, found Palin in violation of a state ethics law that prohibits public officials from using their office for personal gain.

Branchflower said Palin violated a statute of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act.

All I'm saying is anyone capable of firing people because they don't like them or they don't toe the line is also capable of discrimination during the hiring process. Wouldn't have to fire anyone if everyone you hired has their lips on your ass. And yes, this shady firing is akin to the firing of U.S. District Attorneys.