Oh, PS, a google searsch shows us that this particular 'social worker' was an "adoption and maternity social worker with Catholic Community Services". She coordinated services for "troubled families" (I am reading that to mean make sure nobody gets an abortion....) Now she is at some Methodist Children's home, no doubt teaching the little dears that anything is possible if you are a Republican.
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Sen. David Vitter’s actions, in my opinion, are neither to be condemned nor condoned. His transgression, we are told, is the oldest sin known to mankind. Oh, I see, it is his hypocrisy that is unforgivable, and, thus, he must be removed from the political arena, lest we all fall prey to his example of moral weakness. Come on. It happens all the time. Hopefully, our moral intellect will override our immoral behaviors.
Why are politics about digging up the most dirt? I know, because that’s how you win. It’s not about what the candidate proposes to do for the state or country and how to do it. Instead of voting for a candidate, we obviously, it appears, vote against his opponent. We don’t support who we think is most qualified, but rather who, we feel, is least offensive.
All of this archaeological excavation really wastes energy that could be put to better use. Or else, why don’t we just go ahead and dig up the entire dirt we can find and put it on the table. It might save some time.
David Vitter is a human being, and human beings “sin” and make terrible mistakes. Haven’t you heard it’s not for you or me to judge? Yet we do — what hypocrites. Are his accusers trying to say that only the “perfect” can run for office? Whoever wants to throw the stones and remove the specks let them step forward. I hope you have a spotless, clean background. I wouldn’t want to witness another case of hypocrisy.
To end, let me say that I know a positive story about David Vitter. Before the scandal, clients who were really in a bad way and needed help desperately made calls on Saturday to several local politicians. Sen. Vitter, R-La., was the only one who returned their call, spoke to them directly, and, I think, even gave them his cell number. For me, a candidate who could run for office and not say anything negative about his opponent is one I could cast a ballot for based on that rare quality alone.
Carol Pooley, MSW, LCSW
Social Worker
Baton Rouge
http://www.2theadvocate.com/opinion/8652161.html