...a man or a woman to be truthful about the most serious commitment made to their unique "significant other", then why should you trust them about anything?
I still don't get the "it's just about sex" argument when a politician if caught like Spitzer.
Did his wife OK the prostitute? Certainly not, otherwise he'd have no personal fences to mend. Thus by his own admission Spitzer lied to his wife and violated his wedding vows the night before Valentine's Day. ...and this from a father of 3 young women!
Case closed. Nothing he promised or ever promised as a politician can be trusted. He's no longer worthy of our trust.
Forgiveness and redemption is possible, but trust is not.
He can continue as a businessman, but only so long as all commitments are guaranteed by signed contracts backed by his wealth. His word is no longer his bond. Until we can sue politicians for breach of faith, Spitzer can no longer be trusted as a politician.
This is not a Republican or Democratic issue, it is a democratic republic issue. As citizens, we depend upon the commitments of our elected representatives and expect they honor their commitments to the best of their ability. They either agree to live up to this higher standard, or they simply are not worthy of office.
I could continue a list of the legal and technical reasons why Spitzer should resign or be impeached, but the above argument is sufficient on the face of it.
