I may be a dog, but even I know that these political animals running loose in the Beltway and state capitals need to exercise some control when it comes to their private affairs.
Yes, I know some of our founding fathers had their "indiscretions." But that was back before a vicious 24/7 news cycle demanded to be fed. Before media hounds sniffed out any scent of scandal. Back when sex and sensationalism were not the Kibbles 'n Bits of the press. When people understood what it meant to be a PUBLIC official and recognized that this couldn't be a lifetime career choice for that very reason.
Public service should never be a Gravy Train of self-indulgence. Rather, it should be a path of self-sacrifice. Commitment. Accountability. Yes, even in this era of Bill Clinton, John Edwards, Mark Sanford and John Ensign, integrity still matters.
But to get the leaders we need, we can't just run with the pack and vote for who looks good on camera or howls the loudest. We must look beyond the buzz words and the focus group-tested speeches to find the leaders whose actions speak louder than their bark.
It's time to clean out the dog house!
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