[Jeff Higgins]

Not surprising in the least, Rodeo. I think when we examine the nature of people attracted to positions of power these days we will see this kind of hollow "allegiance" to just about any cause they may champion. The people themselves, and the culture surrounding Washington have become so tainted by the power and money available that that has become their only true calling. I just wish more folks would realize that, and go about the task of upsetting that little apple cart.

I would venture to guess that the average voter that uses Christian values as a factor in their decisions will not be overly influenced by this news. Some may see that as hypocrisy and, to a degree, it is. I think what is more important to these voters, however, is the nature of the legislation they can expect to see from their representatives. "These guys, or their staff, spend their days writing "pro family" speeches and legislation..." The "and legislation" part is what they are looking for. The fact that their personal lives may involve leather bars, gay bars, or whatever, is secondary. I think most voters, while they may not yet have come to expect this level of sleaze from their elected representatives, are no longer surprised to hear of it. Pretty sad state of affairs.

So the choice for Christian voters has, rather pragmatically, boiled down to this. Vote for the guy that extols Christian values publicly, makes fun of them privately, and sleazes around after hours. Or, vote for the guy that is actively working to undermine Christian values in our society, makes fun of them publicly, and sleazes around after hours. Guess which one they vote for?