> As I suggested in an earlier post, I can still not
> understand why Ms. Kahn was out in that district in
> the first place. Be that as it may, it is clear
> justice has been meted out and the issue will fade
> into the background. Although it is not ideal for an
> elected official to be convicted of any level of
> infraction, we can differentiate absconding
> with a piece of paper from being a serial killer.
I certainly agree that the infraction is not
comparable to that of being a serial killer. I would
feel no need for her to suffer additional legal or
social consequences.
However, politicians are sworn to uphold the
principles of a democratic society and Ms. Kahn's
actions violate those principles. I do think it is
appropriate to call for her resignation or for people
to withdraw their political support.
Depending on the circumstances, I can overlook minor
infractions (speeding or parking tickets, adultry,
drug use, petty shoplifting etc) on the part of a
candidate, but not when those infractions are aimed at
silencing voices of opposition.
Of course, I would prefer that someone whose job is to
make or uphold the law would follow those laws.
Violations for reasons of civil disobedience are an
exception to me.
- Jason Goray
Sheridan, NE
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