Thoughts on the morning news
March 12th 2008 16:12
This morning, as I sat down to sip my morning coffee and slowly wake up, I casually turned on the television to a news station. I often watch the news, or scan the headlines online, to keep up on my current events. This morning, however, I was disturbed by the headline news story of New York State Govenor Eliot Spitzer. Spitzer is resigning his office due to his involvement with prostutes. I have to ask myself two questions: how did the american people overlook this character flaw when voting him into office in the first place...and how does such a powerful man let an addiction get so out of control that it ruins his entire career? Why are our governing officials allowing themselves to be controlled by addictions in the first place. It reminds me that anyone, no matter how great or small, can be affected when they allow themselves to be controlled by something so damaging. Addiction damages relationships, careers, family and health, and it usually starts when we give in to something small. I am reminded to be careful in what might seem like an insignifficant, "experimental" activity; for what starts out small can grow into a monster.
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