I am a conservative.

For eight years, I have been appalled by the Bush administration.

Only one conservative, in my opinion, sought the Presidency this year: Dr. Ron Paul.

Mr. McCain, in choosing Mrs. Palin as his Vice President, has shown poor judgement.

Mrs. Palin has no experience whatsoever in national office.

She is not even remotely prepared to act as President of the United States in the event of Mr. McCain’s inability, for whatever reason, to perform his duties as President, should he be elected.

Mr. McCain’s choice is, quite frankly, irresponsible.

Indeed, I am bewildered by Mr. Kimball’s opinion concerning Mr. McCain’s choice.

I expected more from the editor of The New Criterion.