[maggief]

Dear Senator Pogemiller,

It is with deep regret that I am writing to inform that I was arrested last night in South St. Paul. As you know, having just finished a long and stressful legislative session, we all left the Capitol experiencing a mixture of euphoria and exhaustion. Following adjournment I left the Capitol to attend a celebratory gathering with our peers. Unfortunately, the culmination of all this kept me from using my better judgment and resulted in my arrest.

I want you and all of my legislative colleagues to know that I plan to be accountable for my actions. I also plan to seek a professional evaluation and am committed to following through on their recommendations. Once again, I am truly sorry for my lapse in judgment.

Sincerely,

Jim Metzen

Senator for District 39

http://www.startribune.com/587/story/1200343.html

[SmithL]

An apology and rehab. That’s how it’s done.

[toast]

Following adjournment I left the Capitol to attend a celebratory gathering with our peers.

In other words, "I know a bunch of other guys drove drunk that night besides me. You better not make an example out of me."

[MonicaG]

Dude, he’s going to rehab.

[lesser_satan]

He looks like a homo.