Knee Jerk reaction

Although I was thrilled that Mark Foley resigned in shame, I think the situation requires further vetting.

A fellow blogger does make a good point that the age of consent for most sexual relationships is 16 in many states around the country. Ironically, Foley would not be in legal trouble if he himself did not co-sponsor the "Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006." This bill makes it a criminal act to even discuss sexual acts with somebody under age 18.

The bigger picture here is that Foley is the latest Republican to tarnish our form of democracy in the United States. I mean, these male pages were juniors and seniors in high school who went to Capitol Hill because they were interested in how the system works. What a rude awakening!

This embarassing situation for Mr. Foley also elucidates the fact that CLOSETED gay men are so repressed that when they do ACT OUT, they act out in a vile way, breaking all sorts of ethics and going after society's most vulnerable. Had Foley decided to come out years ago, he may have not pulled this blunder. The Republican party is just like the Catholic priesthood, trying to maintain a respectable picture at their own demise.