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Thread #109330   Message #2285811
Posted By: GUEST,Guest
11-Mar-08 - 07:45 PM
Thread Name: BS: Spitzer - The Great Disappointment
Subject: RE: BS: Spitzer - The Great Disappointment
The hypocrisy/double standard thing has nothing to do w/being prudish and of a judgmental, religious persuasion (though I'm quite certain the very Republican investigators think so).

It has to do, I believe, with Spitzer having prosecuted others for the same crime as he himself is alleged to have committed. From the LA Times:

"During his two terms as state attorney general, before becoming governor, Spitzer broke up at least two prostitution rings in New York City, including a 2004 case that led to the arrest of 18 people at an escort service."

Or does no one read the fine print?

I think the calls for resignation is partisan Republican posturing. He shouldn't step down, as it has not been shown he committed a crime at this point. Remember, the NYT broke the story but at this writing he hasn't been charged with anything. That said, a prosecutor as aggressive as he is has lots of enemies on both sides the fence.

As to the illegal immigration thing--I would just like to make it clear I am all for giving them drivers licenses, and don't share Rigingslinger's opinions regarding immigration. The recent example from MN is proof enough for me of why we need to bring illegal immigrants in from the cold, and give them legal status.