“Hypocrisy is lacking from a corollary. Only sex is in common, and even there, the difference between using and paying for prostitutes (sin of the flesh), rather than having an affair with the woman he may have intended to marry after divorce (if one is or was forthcoming) but in any case, had feelings for (sin of the heart), is immense.”
I’m surprised that no one is making the distinction that what Spitzer (the ex-AG) did was illegal, whereas Sanford has probably not broken any laws.
All that said, his lack of responsibility in not handing off his gubernatorial authority is probably sufficient reason for him to step down. He’s done on the national stage.
I’m surprised that no one is making the distinction that what Spitzer (the ex-AG) did was illegal, whereas Sanford has probably not broken any laws.
Probably because few believe or pretend that there really is any corollary between these cases, and because the illegality on part of Spitzer is what caused him to step down and be investigated, while Sanford is really only guilty of shirking some responsibilities to the people of the state and "borrowing" taxpayers money which I'm sure he will repay... and incredibly poor judgment in handling of the issue, making all the wrong moves.
All that said, his lack of responsibility in not handing off his gubernatorial authority is probably sufficient reason for him to step down. He’s done on the national stage.
True and true. Just to add, I am sorry that it happened, relieved that it happened now rather than later. Sometimes people in high places get a feeling of invincibility and self-delusion that their judgment is better than it really is, and blindly go on making things worse for themselves and everybody else.