Congressman Anthony Weiner, after days of denying he sent lewd pictures of himself over Twitter, after days of being unable to deny that the underwear and underlying bulge might have been a picture he took of himself, finally arrived at the realization that no one believed him and confessed.
Yes, the lewd pictures were of him. Yes he sent them to female acquaintances. Yes, he had been engaged in this activity for years. He apologized for engaging in lewd activity. He apologized for sending lewd pictures to at least six women. He apologized for lying. He even apologized to Andrew Breithart, who broke the story.
Despite this “hugely regrettable” ethical lapse, Congressman Weiner said he will not resign his House seat because he did not break any House rules. What? Does the House of Representatives have a rule requiring that a members"shall conduct himself at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House." Oops!
Ethics is not about rhetoric. Ethics is about doing what is right. Ethics is about action. Congressman Weiner cannot claim himself an ethical failure personally then separate his personal and professional lives. They are inseparable. Otherwise , Congressman Weiner may claim a moral equivalency with Mother Theresa.
"Nothing about this should reflect in any way on my official duties or oath of office," said Congressman Weiner. "I engaged in inappropriate online conversations. ... I don't believe I did anything that violates any law or rule." What about right from wrong, Congressman Weiner?
Congressman Weiner’s lewd activity was ethically wrong. His attempted cover-up was ethically wrong. His claims of his Twitter account being hacked were lies, hence ethically wrong. Deception and lying are morally wrong. Character counts Congressman Weiner.
Your unethical behavior reflects badly not only on yourself but also the House of Representatives. Do not bring any more shame on the House of Representatives. Resign now. Your resignation is in the best interests of Congress, the United States Government, and, more importantly, the People of the United States.
Lily Tomlin once said, “The problem with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat.” Congressman Weiner, you cannot separate your professional from your personal life. If you try, you’re still a rat.
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