Mark Foley's father was buried today, Saturday, November 18. This year he buried his career and his father. In a tearful eulogy he spoke of how much he had disappointed his father.

It takes events like this to realize that all politicians are human and they have entered a career that will destroy them personally when they make a mistake. The purpose of this story is not to say that what Mark Foley did was not bad. Instead, I wonder why anybody would enter the field of politics. As Foley's father was dying of cancer, he was made aware of his son's mistakes.

We are a nation that puts our politicians on a pedestal and when they fail, we destroy them. Should only perfect people run for political office? I would suggest that Franklin Roosevelt was less than perfect. His girl friend was a constant visitor to the White House and I am sure that he encouraged Eleanor to travel. At his death bed, Lucy Mercer was able to say a final goodbye to the man she could never marry.

There are many who believe that Roosevelt and his imagination, saved this country.