Oh bummer

Monday, 5:39 pm

Mar

10

2008

So, I was in the car running some errands and turned on the radio. The very first thing to assault my ears was a special report on New York state’s governor, Eliot Spitzer who got caught being involved in a prostitution ring. As a customer, I understand.

Of course, he gave a brief statement saying he was terribly sorry and mentioned his family with whom he has some trust rebuilding to do. Etc.

That news just about crushed me. Eliot Spitzer! He’s been around for years with nary a stain to his sterling reputation. He’s especially known for his organized crime fighting and stunning successes. Everyone thought Eliot Spitzer was about the most honest and upright lawyer/politician in the world. For crying out loud.

I guess there just isn’t such a thing. I’m really upset about this. And I’m not fool enough to think he’s more sorry he did it than that he got caught. Because if he was really, really an upright sort of guy, he wouldn’t have done it. And, being what I thought was an intelligent politician, he’d have protected his sterling reputation by behaving himself. And maybe even protect his political party. Not to mention his family. But he didn’t care enough about any of that. He’s no better than all the rest. I’m really angry with him. And I don’t even live in New York state anymore.