Politics / liberal media Latest Palin Controversy Is Lefty Hokum Bloggers rip her bracelet, but it's not what they think By Will McCahill, Newser Staff Posted Feb 10, 2010 7:34 PM CST Copied The black bracelet seen on Sarah Palin's hand is sometimes used to memorialize soldiers killed in action, but also, as with hers, used to celebrate those still alive and serving, like her son Track. (AP Photo) A column on Sarah Palin’s black bracelet has the lefty blogosphere in a full-flamed fury—but it’s a misguided “hit piece,” William Jacobson tut-tuts. Though the bracelet is sometimes used to memorialize a relative or comrade killed in military action (as veteran Eric Robinson writes in the Yale Daily News), it’s just as often used to celebrate the service of one who’s still alive (such as Palin’s son Track, who served in Iraq—not to mention Joe Biden's son Beau), Jacobson explains for Legal Insurrection. story continues belowBusiness Sneakers CEOs ACTUALLY Swear By [Shop Now]Finally, A Comfortable Shoe Thats Fit For The Office. With Comfort, Luxury, & Versatility Engineered Into Every Step, Wolf & Shepherd Shoes Are Specifically Designed For Those Who Want To Lead The Pack.Wolf & ShepherdShop NowUndoRelax In StyleBreezy chambray, intricate embroidery, and luxurious silk come together in our latest resort arrivals, perfect for sun-filled escapes and dreamy getaways.Johnny WasShop NowUndoHelloFresh vs. Home Chef - There's One Clear WinnerThe Top Meal Kit Of 2025, RevealedTopdustLearn MoreUndo Yet various liberal outposts are calling Palin’s move tasteless, mega-embarrassing, horrifying and the like. Writes Jacobson: “To make the leap from Palin wearing a commonly available deployment bracelet to Palin having contempt for fallen soldiers is both a bridge too far and a bridge to nowhere.” (More liberal media stories.) Report an error