Mr. Spitzer
The governor of New York, Eliot Spitzer, was implicated yesterday in a prostitution ring. Allegedly, he called a prostitute. I wanted to get my two cents in before anything more specific is proven or even alleged, just so I can have an opinion unfettered by facts. When I heard the news, I smiled. I admit it. A big stupid grin came over my face. Not because I have anything against Mr. Spitzer. I know almost nothing about him. Nor do I have anything against his politics. I confess I dont know where he stands on anything. I just love the irony of a man who runs on an ethics platform, and is known as
Mr. Cleanbeing tied to a prostitute, no pun intended.
You can consider it a flaw in my personality if youd like. I have no defense. I also laugh when evangelist preachers are implicated in fraud or sex scandals…Priests with young boys? Yeah, I snickered a few times. I dont know why. I dont laugh when people trip and fall on the street, but I probably would if they first bragged to everyone that they were such great walkers. I agree with George Orwell who said
saints should always be judged guilty until they are proven innocent.Ill stop smiling soon. Really. Sorry to hear of your news, Mr. Spitzer. Really. I mean it.
By Myron Gushlak