The Everyman Economist

What is it with politicians? I know they’re human, just like the Everyman, but I thought we elected these folks for their judgment and wisdom. It’s not the sexual meanderings that bothers me. What they do in private, should stay in private. But the total hypocrisy of these guys is pitiful. The Spitzers of the world crusade for justice, all the while frequenting the same madams and prostitutes they’re arresting. The Sanfords of the world preach family values, all the while breaking marriage vows and skipping out on their kids. And we have to ask “should they resign?” Of course they should resign! We did not elect these people to be our role models, but we certainly didn’t vote for them to be our hypocrites either. If a politician wants to visit a prostitute, fine. But he better not be banging down the door of every brothel in New York, looking for criminals. Because when someone bangs down his door, he’s the next criminal they’ll find. If a politician wants to visit his gal pal in Buenos Aires, fine. But he better not be preaching about the sanctity of marriage and family responsibilities. Need I say more?