Way to go, Sarah!

by David Safier

Sarah Palin plans to turn down a big chunk of the stimulus money meant for Alaska, including $172 million for education.

Much of the stimulus package money for education — about $74 million — was designated for poor schools and special-needs kids. It was to be spent over the next two academic years.

Most of the other money is meant to help prevent cuts to classrooms, staff and critical services.

Way to make Arizona neanderthals look positively enlightened, Sarah!