<<And after seeing how editors tend to crucify reality show subjects when possible, it would be the smart thing to do. Props to her for insisting on that.>>

This is exactly what I'm concerned about. It's entertaining when Burnett twists Jerri's edit or make Parvati likable, like you said, he IS EPMB . But not so much when he does it to a politician. That's one problem I have with it. (And I would have a problem with any politician, not just because it's Palin).

My bigger worry is the bubble Palin has built around herself since her introduction. It started with FOX, which she uses to hide from actual journalists. Now that she's had to branch out a little bit, she still takes control of the message she's trying to send. This is supposed to be a "reality" show, not footage edited by the "on-air personalities", one of whom has expressed an interest in running this country. That's overt manipulation.

While I agree that everyone should have control of their "message", people who choose to be on a this type of show, should expect to give up some of that. This show adds to that bubble, where only her "facts" and "truths" are accepted. (Full disclosure-I only saw the first show.)

I follow Big Brother - I see what CBS does to what footage they have, sometimes taking the most vile person there and making him or her "nicer" or "likable" (ED, Maggie). Burnett does it, too. How can anyone trust either party involved in this endeavor?

How would Jerri had been edited if she had some control over it? Much differently, I'm sure. Sorry to go back so far in Survivor history, she was the first one to come to mind .