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Should Congressman Weiner resign?

Weiner admitted sending "lewd" photos and sexual comments to women who contacted him on Facebook. He said he won't step down, should he?

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leeroy

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Best answer!

Yes he should, where is his dignity or pride, a respectable person once involved in such a media circus should want to remove himself from public office, he said he is embarrassed.

That brings up my next point, public officials are held to different standards than a regular citizen. Apparently he doesn't think this is a big enough reason to resign. I know he hasn't broken any terms of his office, or laws, but does that make it o.k. to do whatever you want and have no accountability?

I understand that people make mistakes, but when your a public figure it makes a difference on how careful you must be. There is honor in being a member of congress, senate, or just being a public servant. People look up to you and vote for you, I just know if it were me I would resign.

Oh, and one last thing, in his statement he said he sent the pictures as a joke... He's still not telling the truth. How many people send naked pictures of themselves as jokes, are we really that stupid.

13 years ago. Rating: 8
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itsmee

leeroy: i couldn't have said this as well as you have but i want to tell you that i agree 100%. i wish i had more thumbs to thumbs up. good saying. congratulations. yay!
oh oh ... i don't think the thumb went up! let me know.

commented 13 years ago

leeroy

Yes it did work thanks. I wonder what ever happened to respect and honor with politicians, that used to be a platform for many of them to run on. Honest Abe Lincoln, etc., I suppose it's almost a thing of the past.

commented 13 years ago

robertgrist

Were stupidity such a flaw, should any remain in Washington?

commented 13 years ago

varon

Leeroy, you the man ! Well said it. I am with you 110% and all counts. You brought a good point. Honest politician is a thing from the past. No more. TU to you for an excellent answer.

commented 13 years ago

leeroy

Thank you!

commented 13 years ago

Colleen

He resigned :) http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110616/pl_nm/us_usa_politics_weiner
Obama ramped up pressure on Weiner to resign on June 14, telling NBC News: "He's embarrassed his wife and his family. ... If it was me, I would resign."

commented 13 years ago

leeroy

Yeah, me too... Thanks for the update.

commented 13 years ago

daren1

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absolutly.. its funny i just saw this on the news just minutes ago.. what happened to our absolutes , our morals our country? i guess if every politation with inferior values steps down our halls of justice would be empty.........

13 years ago. Rating: 9
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Ann

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Weiner has done this for 3 yrs. He has let the people down that voted for him and caused pain and embarresment for his wife. I think he schould resign.

13 years ago. Rating: 7
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IamPamela313

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Why should Congressman Weiner resign, he didn't violate any laws or rules of the House. What Congressman Weiner is guilty for is lying about sending sexually explicit images to women online.

Can Congressman Weiner salvage his career after this? Who knows only time will tell.

Rep. Weiner is not the only liar and pervert in Congress, and he will not be the last.

13 years ago. Rating: 7
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ed shank

Your right he broke no laws, but would you vote for him? Can anyone ever believe this man again? If he had a shred of honor in him he would resign. He's a typical power hungry politician.

commented 13 years ago

schubee

The problem is he got CAUGHT! Everyone knows who he is now. I understand no one is perfect and almost all politicians are liars and cheaters. But when you make a mistake, you have to take the consequences especially for someone in public service. He is not a man in your neighborhood, but a Congressman who should be a role model to the people.

commented 13 years ago

IamPamela313

@ed shank - The past cannot be changed. Because Rep. Weiner lied, is he worthy to be trusted again? Do you know anyone that never has lied? We all are guilty of something we wish we can take back!!!

commented 13 years ago

schubee

When you sin, you are not automatically forgiven. You have to admit it and take the responsibility. I'm not saying he can never come back to politics. He needs to show us what you need to do when you make a mistake.

commented 13 years ago

IamPamela313

My response was for ed, but your comment went before mine!

commented 13 years ago

schubee

It's cool, Pam! ;-)

commented 13 years ago

ed shank

@Pam. No one is perfect, this man ran for a position of trust for his constituency and obviously failed. Is he not the only politician that has fallen from grace? I have lied, we all have. But I serve no peoples that rely on my character to represent them. Sorry "Sugar" your wrong on this one.

commented 13 years ago

IamPamela313

@ed - I'm not upholding his wrong doing and I'm not giving him a pass. I expect from all our political leaders to be honest, and to have good moral and values.

Even though Congressman Weiner lied, I don't think if was not detrimental enough for a resignation.

commented 13 years ago

ed shank

I beg to differ. It goes back to character. Forgive, maybe. Forget, never.

commented 13 years ago

IamPamela313

Alright, friend :-)

commented 13 years ago

schubee

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Oh yes, I could not believe when I read that he would not resign. What is he thinking? He has an ethical dilemma. He is as stupid as he sent his naked pictures to women. He must go!

13 years ago. Rating: 6
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IamPamela313

I agree with you he was stupid for sending nude pictures to other women

commented 13 years ago

ed shank

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He is such an eloquent liar, hate to see him leave. But he should resign. Any bets on when the wife will leave him? I'm saying two weeks.

13 years ago. Rating: 5
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daren1

they useally hang in just long enough till the media steps aside

commented 13 years ago

schubee

We've seen many doing the same thing trying to separate things between profession and private matter. Not going to work!

commented 13 years ago

ed shank

Time for the wife to bolt.

commented 13 years ago

IamPamela313

Huma is not leaving!

commented 13 years ago

ed shank

I just found out she's pregnant. I would love to be a fly on the wall, and hear what this shitstain is going to say to persuade her to stay. Can't be much dignity on her end either.

commented 13 years ago

Ann

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Everyone relax, he has resigned.

13 years ago. Rating: 4
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robertgrist

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WHOEVER CAN HONESTLY SAY THEY HAVE NEVER DONE ANYTHING AS STUPID AS WEINER , STEP FOWARD AND THROW THE FIRST STONE.

13 years ago. Rating: 3
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Colleen

Throwing.

commented 13 years ago

Colleen

Apparently Obama feels the same way about casting a stone.
Obama ramped up pressure on Weiner to resign on June 14, telling NBC News: "He's embarrassed his wife and his family. ... If it was me, I would resign."

commented 13 years ago

leeroy

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Look I know he didn't brake any laws, but our elected officials should be respectable, honest people, what kind of message are we sending our children when we just do nothing?

I'll tell you, it's ok to lie, cheat on your wife and do whatever you want, once you have the power to do so the rules don't apply to you.

13 years ago. Rating: 3
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zorro

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People voted for obama, so moral character isnt necessary for a political candidate anymore.

13 years ago. Rating: 3
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zorro

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I have to agree daren, but i hope he stays in to see how other democrats accept this. He can only be a thorn. Only a fool would accept him.

13 years ago. Rating: 3
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JDB

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If he doesn't stand down let the next election decide. People voted him in, lets see how his district feels bout him now..

13 years ago. Rating: 3
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Colleen

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Congressman Weiner quits in lewd photo scandal http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110616/pl_nm/us_usa_politics_weiner
Obama ramped up pressure on Weiner to resign on June 14, telling NBC News: "He's embarrassed his wife and his family. ... If it was me, I would resign."

13 years ago. Rating: 2
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eggplant

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HE HAS!

13 years ago. Rating: 2
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Headless Man

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Yes, along with about half of the other scumbags in congress.

13 years ago. Rating: 2
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bvarga

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Yes, He is only appologizing cause he can't lie any more, We need to clean up our government and get morals and old fasion values back where they belong, in God we trust.