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Katie Couric Interviews Palin and Biden

This one with both Palin and Biden, a preview to the presidential debate: COURIC (to Palin): Why, in your view, is Roe v Wade a bad decision? PALIN: I think it should be a states issue not a federal government–mandated–mandating yes or no on such an important issue. I’m in that sense a federalist, where I believe that states should have more say in the laws of their lands and individual areas. Now foundationally, also, though, it’s no secret that I’m pro life that I believe in a culture of life is very important for this country. Personally that’s what I would like to see further embraced by America. VJ: Great answer. She equates "foundational" with "personal". Thus suggesting that her personal beliefs on this matter rest on a solid foundation, presumably religion. Whether you think this is credible or not is purely your point of view. Trying to contradict Sarah would imply trying to debunk the thinking that religion is the foundation of morality. In a country