Fri 13 Aug 2004
All of the news articles I have seen in the past 24 hours talking on the subject of Still governor McGreevey in New jersey are focusing on his statements, rather than the facts. Sure he is gay, sure he had an affair. Many people in many other areas of life face these situation every day. Foremen, laborers, CEOs, Presidents all have indiscretions, and the American people tolerate, or have at least have become anaesthetized to such questionable behavior. I agree that much of this is just human nature, but those elected to represent and govern us ARE held to a higher standard because their position and responsibility demand it.
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