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Michael, First, I find Weiner a repugnant, arrogant “little prick” (okay. I had to get in at least one and I promise that will be the last. :-) ) But initially, although I thought it couldn’t happen to a more deserving person, I genuinely felt a bit sorry for him and had no opinion on whether or not he should resign.

I then kinda morphed into the opinion that no, he shouldn’t resign because in essence, he had just been caught doing something that probably a lot of us may have done or might be susceptible to do. Essentially, he was just being a human. Even worse…just being a “man”. :-)

But then, I read some of the accounts from the women he interacted with. The more that came out, the more it became evident Weiner has a problem. Whether a personality problem, sex problem….whatever….but it became increasingly evident he had a problem of sorts.

Couple that with a little deeper reflection on his blatant act of lying to the public, and in the manner he did it, I changed my mind and felt it would probably be best that he resign.

Now, so much has come out that it is evident he exercised cataclysmic poor judgement in his actions, and in his act of lying. I agree he has become a liability for the Dem Party. And I think as a nation, once we become aware an individual exercises such poor, VERY poor judgment, we should expect him to step down.

It’s not a question of who did what before, after or whenever. It’s a question of judgment. And Anthony Weiner exercised incredibly poor judgment and in my opinion, should not be trusted to weigh in on decisions critical to the well being of our nation.

Another good piece. I appreciate your effort and in my opinion (maybe not a ringing endorsement for you? Eh??) pieces like most that come from the “Rational Middle” are what Political discourse in this nation should be.

Thoughtful, “Rational” commentary invites a similar response.

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