Do we know right from wrong? After reading about the recent admission by the newly elected Mayor for the City of Portland I have come to one conclusion.
Personally I believe that it is irrational to allow a person who personally admits to have lied to the public and instruct others to lie to the public to keep his seat in public office. Mayor Sam Adams had admitted that he lied because he thought the rumors that might come about because of his relationships MIGHT harm his chances of being elected.
Clearly he has violated the Ethical standards that are expected and should be required for any person who is to hold elected office.
I believe it is our responsibility to make sure that those who we elect follow high ethical standards. I believe in this case Mayor Sam Adams has not only violated high ethical standards, but in most cases has VIOLATED ALL ETHICAL STANDARDS.
We must take a stand and make sure we are informed about the decisions our political leaders make. We are also responsible for making our opinions heard by those in leadership.
I ask that at the very minimum each one of you write an email to Governor Kulongoski and your House of Representative for the Oregon Congress, and let them know that they need to take action against Mayor Sam Adams.
This is not about the fact that he is openly gay, but because of his Ethics Violation.
One way to think about it is, If you lied about something in your background and had someone else lie in order to get a job, and then your boss finds out about it, DO YOU THINK THEY WON'T FIRE YOU????
Take a stand for Ethics and Morality!!! Do your part today!
Read up and be informed:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/01/20/portland-mayor-says-past-relationship-teen/
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