There's a small church within driving distance of us that drove a woman out of town for being a witch because she taught yoga and other nefarious things.

Fortunately, when the minister attempted to carry this persecution to the next town she moved to, actually suggesting that if they burned out her home or business she would leave -- the local sheriff went over and told her to call him any time she felt threatened. His attitude was something like: "No, we don't judge people like that in this town. And we have laws against arson and stalking."

It was both frightening, and also good to know that not all small town people are so terrified they need a scapegoat.

Palin has not improved on second and third looks.