For many years, unacceptable sexual activity has been the norm in Washington, D.C. That all changed with the impeachment of Bill Clinton. Closets were opened and improper activity was quickly punished. The accused was immediately shunned. The concept of fair trial was gone. The opposing party attacked to gain an advantage. The member party, secured the rope and hung the accused without a trial.
As a Catholic, I saw this happen in my church. For years, priests who abused children were allowed to continue to serve in the community. They were promoted and allowed to harm more children. Then, the crap hit the fan. Things changed. Some might say for the better. However, under the new plan, innocent priests who were accused were immediately punished and removed from their job. They lost a career and financial support. Some of these priests have been proven to be innocent. However, nobody seems to care as long as the problem is resolved. However, shouldn't we care about the innocent priest who served the community and was unjustly accused?
Senator Larry Craig was not guilty of a crime. He should keep his seat. The press, the Democrats and the Republicans must start thinking about the individual. Our country was built of the concept of a fair trial. It is nice to see that the Washington Post has come out to say that Craig did not commit a crime. Instead, he pleaded guilty with the promise his actions would be kept secret. They were not.
Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. The problem I have with Larry Craig & David Vitter is that they are hypocrites. Sure, democrats have done "bad" things in the past, but they have never been hypocritical. Craig & Vitter were very outspoken against Clinton, but now they want sympathy. They don't deserve it.
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Patrick at 11:59AM on Sep 16th 2007
2. While I don't necessarily think Sen. Craig should have resigned, the GOP establishment threw him to the wolves because of the hompophobia that exists among some folks in the Republican party.
While I would like to think that sex scandals hitting the Republican party would force them to deal with the subject of homosexuality and just sexuality itself, I won't hold my breath.
Getting votes among the gay haters trumps all else.
David S. at 12:29PM on Sep 16th 2007
3. I could have given Larry Craig the benefit of the doubt because he didnt commit a crime, but when he said he was reaching down to pick up toilet paper from the floor...eeech! who would do that in a public bathroom...I think he's probably bisexual and got nailed.
He acted like a scumbag politician when he told the arresting officer "do you know who I am".
John at 1:46PM on Sep 16th 2007
4. You are a stupid idiot.
You said "Larry Craig is not guilty of a crime". Your words not mine.
You are a dope--HE PLED GUILTY.
If a person stands in front of a judge, and says, "I did it", I will take him at his word.
Senator Underpants has been a US Senator for 20+ years. He makes his living by WRITING LAWS, for Petes sake. The notion that he didnt understand the implications of pleading "guilty" doesn't pass the laugh-test.
cliothecat at 5:40AM on Sep 17th 2007