Stoned Guest - I don't think that the shock is over THE BEHAVIOR, the shock is that his resignation was unexpected and the mess he is in. What calls from public condemnation? I hear more expressions of sympathy and admiration.   

Clamoring for dirty little details? There are always people who come running to watch auto accidents. There are always people who enjoy seeing a public official end his or her career in scandal. Here in New Jersey, we call those people - Republicans.

Frankly, I was never a big fan of his. I thought his cutting of the arts budgets was a crime. True, there are other issues that might be more important, but that one hits home. Without outlets for creative expression, expecially for youth, the attention is diverted to other avenues, not all of them safe. I honestly think that in New Jersey a gay politician would not have his or her sexuality become a stumbling block issue.   The issues in New Jersey center more on political favors and influence peddling.