Senator Craig's Wide Stance

Senator Larry Craig (R-Id) apparently has a wide stance when he takes a dump, and in no-way likes to pick up men in known sex spots. And then he likes to tap his foot against the foot of the man in the stall next to him, and might even reach under the stall to brush the hand of his neighbor. But its all a big misunderstanding. Even if he did plead guilty to disorderly conduct and pay the fine.

And the Senator who maintains a wide stance whilst dropping the kids off at the pool also maintains a close-minded stance on social issues. His voting record is replete with votes against progressive social issues and for socially conservative measures. According to On the issue, Craig :

• Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005),
• Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
• Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
• Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has filed a request with the Senate ethics committee to see if they should punish him. Whilst I am all for punishing unethical Senators of any stripe, this issue isn't really about the ethics of picking up sexual partners in public toilets. For me, it really highlights the rampant hypocrisy of many social conservatives. It makes you wonder how many are viciously homophobic because of closet desires and fantasies they are ashamed of. It would be far better for this country if they led by example and embraced their desires, rather than hide them and punish others who share similar desired through legislative activities such as banning same sex marriage. In the meantime, Craig can apologize to his family, constituents and the country by resigning for being a total hypocrite.