California State Unversity refuses to divulge how much they are paying Sarah Palin to butcher the English language.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle:

Sarah Palin is expected to raise nearly $200,000 for an appearance on a California State University campus in June. But the school foundation hosting the $500-a-plate event won't say what they are paying her, or even how much the party will cost - and that has angered a San Francisco lawmaker who is using the opportunity to push his bill for greater transparency by public university foundations.

"The CSU should immediately disclose how much money is being diverted from students to pay Sarah Palin's exorbitant speaking fees," said state Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, who has been trying to pass a law that would extend the California Public Records Act to those foundations.

"At a time when students are struggling to afford an education at CSU, I would hope that spending potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars on a guest speaker for a black-tie gala would be low on the priority list," Yee said in a statement issued Monday.

Lillian Taiz, president of the California Faculty Association, which represents CSU instructors, said Yee is right to push for full disclosure of Palin's fee.

"It just seems like an odd choice for a university," Taiz said. "If you want a moneymaker, why not Paris Hilton? She has about as much academic value and would probably bring even more money, if that's the goal." (Ahh truer words were never spoken.)

You know if I was actually ignorant enough to pay Sarah Palin to give a speech in a room full of educated people I would be too embarrassed to talk about it too. 

However I have to agree with Senator Lee on this one.  Why is it a secret how much money is being denied the students to pay Sarah Palin to come onto campus and kill braincells with her high pitched caterwauling?

And really how much money could they possibly be clearing if they expect to only raise $200,000 for the gig?  I mean after they pay her $100,000 speaking fee, several thousand for the plane tickets to get her, Piper, possibly Todd, and a half dozen members of her Wasilla entourage to California, another few thousand for accomodations, and then pay for the damages done to the campus windows and alumni hearing aids after they are subjected to her sonic screeching which could sterilize lab rats at 500 yards, there won't be any money left for the school!.

Personally I think the school is making a huge mistake. And if you agree then head on over to this Facebook page called "Sarah Palin, Terrible Choice for 50th Anniversary of CSU Stanislaus" where you and other lovers of intellectual discourse can express your outrage.

Or you could call this number (209) 667-3131 to express your feelings directly. (However you will not get an answer until Thursday since the campus is closed tomorrow in observance of Cesar Chavez day. You just can't make this stuff up!)