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Originally posted by Moneyguy1
And then there was the interview between Newt and Chris Wallace in which Newt, in effect stated that the GOP didn't want to get involved with the potential of "gay bashing".
http://mediamatters.org/items/200610010003
What the Hell is going on?
Does ANYONE in Washington take responsibility for their actions or is it truly that we have turned into a "Society of Victims" and no one is guilty, only the result of someone else's actions?
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Foley is guilty, we kicked him out.
I really don't see anything actionable in the original e-mail myself. The whole thing is more complicated than the surface.
It wasn't long ago that Rep. Studds had an open sexual relationship with a 17 year page and not only was he not jailed, or removed from congress, he was applauded by the dems for having the courage to face it and was re-elected many times. 16 is the age of consent in D.C. so it's not a matter of illegality.
I'm really not sure how one squares the previous handling of Congress on a much worse matter(sexual contact) to Foley asking for a picture. Then they were told to work along side this guy(Studds) and it was none of their business.
But now they are to act on a member asking for a picture and it is their business? So much so that immediate and drconian measures should be taken immediately or risk removal yourself? Quite a swing in standards I say.
I personally think it should be illegal and he should be in jail, he is slime. But you have to look at it from their perspective.....what if the kid were 18 (likely legal age where you live) would that change anything?
I'm trying to get across the mindset of those you think should have removed Foley back then, not to draw and equivalence to the matters.
Oh let me count the ways my statement will be twisted.....