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Sam Adams should not resign.

* He has decades of solid, relevant experience that have prepared him to be a good mayor. Portland needs his service.
* His private life is private. Granted, he should have addressed this issue differently when originally raised. And the press should be more careful when dealing with issues of private life. Granted, the accusation that his relationship was with a minor made it worth researching, though not suitable for publication without substantiated information.
* Lying in response to unfair questions about one's private life should not be held to the same standard as lying about elements of one's public life and work.
* No law was broken.

posted 4 years, 4 months ago
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