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At first hearing about the scandal on inauguration day, I thought it was WW out to get Sam.
But upon reading WW yesterday, it was a carefully crafted story about lying and discrediting someone who tried to bring out the truth. I was so proud of Portland, electing an openly gay man and an environmental activist. The fact he lied is the issue for me, not the sex or anything regarding his personal life. But he brought it into the public himself, and lied over and over again.

I am struggling though about where I stand. What is best for our city? I remember President Clinton lying about Monica and he kept his job. I hated him for it and have a much lower opinion of him now.

My teenage kids say all politicians lie, why should we put Sam up to a different standard.
My intolerance for lying is firm, but I do believe in forgiveness. Yesterday I wanted him to resign, but after talking to my kids, I am searching more. Have I ever lied? Yes. Am I sorry, yes. Should I have lost my job, no. When the lying is directly related to your job, it is an absolute for me. I know most people do not share that view.

When is lying o.k.? I am trying to teach my kids not to lie, but when a mayor, a former governor and a former president lie and suffer embarrassment, but not to lose their job, how do we explain when it is o.k. to lie.

More research on my part. I will try to follow Amanda's lead and hold my judgement.
Wow, this is a tough one.

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