[paulat]

Bennett deserves to move up - a fine reasonable and very bright commentator on our times.

I don't respect a man losing $8 million on the slot machines.

[maine-iac7]

re Bennett I don't respect a man losing $8 million on the slot machines.

That's that "throw the baby out with the bathwater" mentality that I spoke of. (Not to mention a dite judgmental? Or maybe a touch of envy?)

[HardStarboard]

>>>I don't respect a man losing $8 million on the slot machines.<<<

Do I think he was smart to loose that much....no. However, I respect the fact he earned it. I respect his right to spend, or fritter, it as he pleases.

Anyhow - its trivial. Bill Bennett's brain and heart are far bigger than his fortune.