The Secret Online Life of Rep. Weiner

ny times ^ | 6-7-11 | the readers

[doug from upland]

Re “Tearful Weiner Admits Sending Explicit Picture” (front page, June 7):

As a constituent of Representative Anthony D. Weiner, I would hope that he takes the dignified course of action and steps down. With these pictures in the public forum and the possibility of more looming, his ability to defend my interests has diminished.

Mr. Weiner has let down all of his constituents and no longer carries the reputation needed to actively debate on a national stage. He should leave the political arena.

MICHAEL METS Glendale, Queens, June 7, 2011

To the Editor:

Politicians don’t seem to understand that if you get caught in a sex scandal, your career in politics is over. It’s the same farce, over and over.

First, the denial. Second, the mea culpa and a refusal to resign. Third, the resignation. It’s as predictable as it is sad.

MATTHEW MENKEN Princeton, N.J., June 7, 2011

To the Editor:

Anthony D. Weiner’s admission at his press conference hardly came as a surprise. From the beginning of this saga Mr. Weiner’s story did not make sense. Now he has been forthright because he knew he had no alternative.

Is his political career finished? Other politicians have kept their careers having done far worse things, but it’s doubtful that we will see him as a candidate for mayor of New York City.

JENNIFER DORN New York, June 7, 2011

[Interesting Times]

Nice communist clenched fist salute there, perv boy.

This couldn't have happened to a nicer red Weiner.

[Gene Eric]

“Union Labor Built This Country”

Arrogant #ers that believe only their labor counts for something.