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[Why did Sarah Palin resign?]

Why did Sarah Palin resign?

Personal scandal

 5 (17.2%)

Probable indictment

 7 (24.1%)

Just plain craziness

 3 (10.3%)

Looooong lead up to 2012

 4 (13.8%)

Something else

 2 (6.9%)

Some combination of the above

 8 (27.6%)

Total Members Voted: 29

[A.]

I am less certain of my views on this case.  On the one hand, what he did was wrong, and he should be punished for it.  On the other hand, this was 20 years ago and he seems to be a good, productive member of society now.  Thus, are we better off by withdrawing him from society than leaving him in and imposing some sort of probation and community service?  I suppose having him sent to jail gives a sense of vindication to the victim and legitimates the system in the eyes of her and others.  I'm just not sure that that is worth it.  But it might be.  Hmm.  Other thoughts?

[A.]

I think I concur fully .

[Statistic]

reminds me of that Seinfeld episode.

[A.]

Which one?

[Statistic]

the one with the drunk on the 12 step program that wouldn't apologize to George about stretching out his sweater.

[A.]

Ahh yes.  Except this one did and look where it got him.  Note to all alcoholics...

[One Step Ahead]

Ahh yes.  Except this one did and look where it got him.  Note to all alcoholics...

...don't rape people and think you should get away with it.

[A.]

Ahh yes.  Except this one did and look where it got him.  Note to all alcoholics...

...don't rape people and think you should get away with it.

...but if you do, don't write the victim a letter of apology.  Just keep that ish to yourself.

[One Step Ahead]

no, turn yourself in.

[A.]

against self interest