Palin protest: San Francisco bookseller will donate profits from 'Going Rogue' to Alaska Wildlife Alliance

Sarah Palin's new book, "Going Rogue," may have struck a chord with the former Alaska governor's many fans, but there don't seem to be many wildlife advocates among that group.  (We'd imagine Palin doesn't have too many fans among the vegan community, either, owing to her comments in the book that "If any vegans came over for dinner, I could whip them up a salad, then explain my philosophy on being a carnivore: If God had not intended for us to eat animals, how come He made them out of meat?")

Shortly after the book's release, independent bookstore owner Don Muller (himself an Alaska resident, but decidedly opposed to Palin's often controversial positions on that state's wildlife management) decided that he'd donate the profits from "Going Rogue" sales to the group Defenders of Wildlife, which has gone head-to-head with Palin in the past.  (By using Palin's book sales as a way to support the group, Muller said, he was able to "carry the book and do something positive.")  Now, Ecorazzi reports, Muller's not the only one.

San Francisco bookstore Green Apple Books has announced that it, too, will donate the profits from its "Going Rogue" sales to a decidedly anti-Palin charity: The Alaska Wildlife Alliance, which ardently opposes the airborne wolf hunting that Palin made a point of supporting as Alaska's governor. 

In the announcement, posted earlier this month on the store's blog, a Green Apple staffer makes no bones about the fact that he doesn't approve of Palin's politics, referencing the "touchy-feely knee-jerk urban liberalism" some Palin fans may charge the store with before offering readers a link to a "respectful and professional review" of the book on the New York Times' website.

-- Lindsay Barnett

Photo: Palin reacts to cheering fans as she arrives at a Florida bookstore as part of her nationwide book tour.  Credit: Joe Burbank / Associated Press

Comments

[ericmiami]

This is a despicable and dangerous woman who is smarter than her supporters.

[RHarrisonScott]

I commend Don Muller's decision to donate profits from the sale of Sarah's book to charity. That action clearly shows that he's willing to put his money where his mouth is. Additionally, unlike so many others on his side of the PC spectrum, he sets an example for all to follow when it comes to civility. One can disagree without denigrating the people who dare express an idea one disagrees with.

[D]

Taking something positive (i.e., money to worthy animal charities) from Sarah Palin's awful and insulting book is like making lemonade out of lemons. Great idea! ;)

[Aria Brayton]

Thank you, Mr. Mullin. This is part of the "what goes around, comes around" that Palin deserves. I hope Barnes & Noble and Borders will follow suit as well.

[Daniela]

This sets a great precedent! I hope a bookstore owner will donate the "Rogue" sales to Compassion Over Killing or Vegan Outreach.

[CliffNZ]

I think it is great that the book store owner exercise the freedom he has to use his profits to support and contribute to whatever group he wishes to. That is the sort of independent action Sarah Palin would heartily applaud.

[John]

Hi Folks, I do not live in Alaska. If Sarah invited me to visit her and her family I would accept. Let's say if Sarah was black how would you receive her? I was born in Michigan and have many past generations of American family. Sarah is the most dynamic,heartfelt,smart mom and person on earth. She loves America and is the most clear headed ,down to earth and not needing to rip of America for her own gain.SHE HAS HER OWN MONEY AND I BELIEVE SHE IS SAIN ENOUGH TO NOT WANT MORE THAN SHE HAS. Get a grip and realize she does not need to do anything for our country. Sarah only does what she does because it is in her heart to love all of America. Only a synic would disagree with me. Can we all give her a chance? She did a good job in Alaska. Bible says if you are good at little things then you will be great at BIG things. Only the special interest people are winning in Washington. We the people are losing in Washington and as is the average people around the Globe. We all know that to be the truth!!!

[daniel]

ik zou toch er voor zorgen dat die boek niet verkocht word gewoon boycotten die boek voor all het leed dat ze de dieren heeft aan gedaan