When a thug points a gun at you, abuses you or burglarizes your home you do not ask if he or she is a Democrat, Republican or Independent. You feel violated.
Why then does it matter if the illegal or unethical behavior of an elected official is caused by a Democrat, Republican or Independent?
Too many times our officials are judged by their fellow officials and the media before all the facts are in. But too often they are also judged merely on the basis of their party affiliation. It shouldn't matter.
If the party is guilty of bad behavior a reprimand is not sufficient. In some cases even a censure is not sufficient. Sometimes jail is the only remedy. He or she should be relieved of their post and put on their pension, and only their share of the pension that they put money into.
If you voted for a candidate who behaved improperly in office you should be angry for his/her betraying your trust. To vote for the culprit again is utter foolishness. We should not be so forgiving. We will not get better representation until we demand it. Both parties have been shameful.
We need better Republicans AND better Democrats.
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It seems to me that Pelosi and Obama both came out against Rangel conatinuing in his position. As far as their pensions are concerned, the civil suits and lawyer fees that follow the loss of their jobs will be enough to impoverish them, pension or not. In any court of law, past behavior is considered in the sentencing process. After all, they did contribute something.
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