You know what I don't understand? I don't understand why politicians who have had infidelity issues seem to think they can run for office without their trysts coming to light. Folks, I have taken a great deal of delight in lampooning former GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain, but this issue goes far deeper than him. Gary Hart and Donna Rice. Bill Clinton and Gennifer Flowers, Monica Lewinsky, et. al., Larry Craig and male prostitutes who cruise airport gents rooms, Mark Foley and male teenage pages. The list is as endless as it is sordid.
I ask the question again. Do these men think that their peccadilloes won't eventually come to light? Was Mr. Cain really so naive at to think that Cynthia White, among others, wouldn't tell her story to the press? Did Mr. Foley think his continuous inappropriate behavior with young male pages would never be discovered?
Do these people think they are so powerful and untouchable that no one will sell them out? Do they think they can be in public spotlight without their personal lives being scrutinized?
With exception of those who prey on children like Mr. Foley, a part of me wonders why we care. Seriously, do a person's personal indiscretions really have in bearing on his ability to perform the duties he was elected to perform? In Mr. Clinton's case, he was still a successful and popular president despite his marital issues. Is this another example of American puritanism?
Frankly, friends, I have mixed emotions about this. What do you think?
Peace and love, my brothers and sisters.
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