The Wages of Sin: At first, like most Americans, I was appalled by the television images of irresponsible behavior and rampant looting. How could this happen – in America! But with the passage of time, I have come to understand, if not forgive. Dennis Hastert is right: those members of Congress couldn't help themselves, and if you don't want to see their looting and reckless acts of desperation, don't watch C-SPAN.
From Bruce Reed at Slate.
(the rest of his article is cute too but the above paragraph is the best).
Posted by lewyn
at 3:16 PM EDT
