A Question Of Character

Our 99.9 The Hawk blogs are not supposed to get political, and this one, while involving a politician, will not.

As a news junkie, I keep hearing endless details of the sordid past exploits with other women by Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina. He's now admitting he's "crossed the line" with other women while in a committed relationship. Not that his "missing in action" episode to South America to see his so-called "soulmate" wasn't bad enough!

Somewhere in his confused, small mind, he is rationalizing all of this -- as all cheaters do. Instead of working on any problems in the relationship, shallow people like Sanford find it much easier to just look elsewhere. I read that he is now "attempting to fall back in love with his wife". You couldn't write a bigger comedy than this. But it's really a tragedy. Why would his wife even want him back? This whole circus has to be incredibly embarrassing to her and the rest of his family.

When people stray outside of committed relationships, it's simply a matter of weak (or no) character. Our society looks for strong character and integrity in our so-called "leaders". The Governor has failed his wife, his family and the citizens of South Carolina with his selfish, disrespectful actions. His wife Jenny should have dealt with him firmly and decisively when she discovered he had violated their commitment. To me, that seems like a no-brainer, kids or no kids.

It's going to get a lot hotter in South Carolina this summer, and I'm not talking about the weather. Sanford was considered to be an up and coming star in his party. They talked about a possible 2012 Presidential run. His political career is over, he just doesn't know it yet.

Obviously, he needs to resign. His multi-level betrayal should not be rewarded with the trust that comes with public office. If he doesn't jump off the ship voluntarily, the good people of South Carolina will push him off. As well they should.