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Media coverage jumps on political scandals, especially when sex is involved. Public interest is so focused on the emotional feed of what we identify as celebrities. It’s natural then for popular interest to leech onto powerful emotional secrets of our entrusted elected officials. I think privacy matters when it comes to public affairs. Former governors Spitzer(D-NY) and Sanford (R-SC) blow up in news feed as medication to the mass that we as a people are far from perfect. The question on my mind: who are any of us to judge? Former governor Blagojevich (D-IL) also got tons of media coverage in his bribery attempts. Drawing a line between the two is arbitrary as sex, money, and drugs are so closely related. Politicians also feel obligated to step down from office when shit hits the fan. It can be difficult to recover from political tensions that weigh down strong enough to cut legal ties. Affairs are definitely a troublesome matter, but this becomes a private matter. The public can definitely push to manage personal emotions better rather than dive into the realm of officials. Remember that our emotional ties with political figures runs as a ballot cast. There are better stories to tell in this world such as stories about individuals who achieve positively. Integrity runs high which might make a resignation feel appropriate, but our judicial system allows for courts to decide guilty or innocent. A marital affair is the emotional burden of a family unit. The national media can stay far away from coverage, and let the state, family, and individuals heal on their own terms. There are psychologists to help with emotional wounds. Individuals serving in group function move much farther than outsiders latching onto the emotions of others.

The New York State capitol is chaotic right now. Republicans and democrats act in huddle as Governor Patterson casts blame on the two groups. It can also be added that Patterson has the lowest approval rating of any New York State governor since the establishment of these same ratings. I understand that it’s often times difficult to reach agreement, but I think a better method of political micromanagement will bring about a compromise. If politicians and the public tune into higher understanding of emotional psychology, both as individuals and in group function, forward progress can again be made. When we reach into ourselves instead of others, the greatest depths of energy are reached. Leave it to libertarian belief to sell Albany what’s good. New York is a great state and amazing things happen here. I just think Spitzer staying in office after his personal scandal is better for the current State of New York and its residents than Patterson’s current blame game.

We can all forget about it and move on. We all have history. The courts can decide if a politician is unfit to serve to benefit the greater good. A resignation in my opinion is a cry for attention. We are human, and we make mistakes. We can serve ourselves better for higher function if we all keep cool and chill out. A social leech sucks the life out from any party. We can govern ourselves, but popular belief in western culture chooses to latch on to others for emotional energy and money. This may be what separates socialist-liberals from neo-conservatives. It’s going to take more energy to heal our own psychological wounds than we can get from comfort in a shallow bay.