The headlines of the story caught my attention but once I read the article I was even more surprised. A politician with a sense of honesty. I was discouraged by the revelation that this relationship had been going on while he was seeking re-election.
However, I believe this politician ultimately made the right decision. It may have taken sometime before he arrived at the correct decision but at least he appears to have allowed his conscience to assist in his decision-making process.
I do not agree with trying to have an illegal re-enter the country, especially if they violated the terms under which they were allowed in this country to begin with. Additionally, the type of relationship makes the revelation even more disturbing which makes me believe may be they should stay in Mexico.Regardless of the details, the mayor ultimately made the right decision which unfortunately does not seem to be a trait found in many politicians even on the local level.
Vicki
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/6436282.html
I agree that the mayor did the right thing by resigning his position and the fact that his action is not a trait found in many politicians at any level. One could argue the same about people in general. I think most people do the right thing most of the time but I wonder if we do the right thing because we have to. In this case the mayor left the position not because his lover was in the country illegally but because his lover was now in Mexico and wanted he to be with him and help him get back into America legally. I really don't have a problem with that I just wonder if he did the right thing because he had to.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the mayor did the right thing by resigning his position and the fact that his action is not a trait found in many politicians at any level. One could argue the same about people in general. I think most people do the right thing most of the time but I wonder if we do the right thing because we have to. In this case the mayor left the position not because his lover was in the country illegally but because his lover was now in Mexico and wanted he to be with him and help him get back into America legally. I really don't have a problem with that I just wonder if he did the right thing because he had to.
ReplyDeleteAt least the mayor was honest. Maybe his honesty is what has helped him get re-elected. I applaud this mayor for doing what is right (even though I don’t necessarily agree with his selection of a mate). I believe that if a person is going be a representative in our government they should be held to all of the laws that every other citizen is held to. I hope that he will be satisfied with his choice in the future. Delinda W.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you both that the mayor stepping down was the right thing to do and I commend his honesty. I have the same thoughts as you do Joe. Did the mayor step down because it was wrong, or was word starting to spread and someone doing an investigation and he felt he had to step down before it got out? It is refreshing to see a politician that can be honest and admit to wrong doing. I also am pleased to see that they are trying to go through the proper immigration channels and not just having him live in the US illegally.
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