My mom's mom, Gina (God rest her soul), gave her grandchildren a few nuggets of advice through the years: "Don't discuss sex, politics or religion in polite company", "You are the master of the unspoken word; the spoken word is the master of you". Obviously, I have frequently disregarded her advice, but not all of it. She also told us not to judge people too harshly for their indiscretions. See frequently citedAlexander Pope: “Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As to be hated needs but to be seen; Yet too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.” There are others that might should've listened to the Pope, too.
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However, in some cases, I quote Chase 3:16, "A man who cannot be trusted by his wife, cannot be trusted." If someone rationalizes violating a sacred trust with the closest person to him, he'll rationalize violating any number of prohibitions.
I never believe much of what any politician says, even- no, make that especially- "principled" ones.
When bad things happen to Republicans, they learn humility, compassion, and understanding.
I'm sure Sanford will have more of each going forward and that is hopefully the lesson he will take from this scandal.
Me, too, Kate.
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