Utah (Republican) State Senator Resigns After DUI Arrest

[depakid]

Source: Huffington Post

State Senate Majority Leader Sheldon Killpack resigned from office Saturday, a day after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The Syracuse Republican said in a statement he decided to quit after discussing his options with his family and friends.

"My heart weighs heavy. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the legislative process, my legislative colleagues and for my constituents," said Killpack, 41.

"At this time, the Legislature would be a distraction from what is most important and, frankly, I find that I have become a distraction to the Legislature. In light of that, I have decided to tender my resignation ... effective immediately."

Killpack, whose father was killed by a drunken driver when Killpack was a teenager, supported and sponsored drunken-driving measures during his six years in office.

Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/16/sheldon-killpack-quits-ut_n_425995.html

[Faygo Kid]

1. Gee, a Republican hypocrite? Never seen that before.

:sarcasm:

[timeforpeace]

2. Seems like he did the right thing.

[HBravo]

3. Glad he resigned but

he probably has unresolved issues about his dad. I hope he gets help.

[UrbScotty]

4. Maybe Kevin Green of Michigan should do the same

http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2008/11/video_shows_state_rep_kevin_gr.html

[Faygo Kid]

6. He will do what Rush guides him to do.

Like all of them covered in vomit, they submit their souls to their Lord and Master.

Lord Pilodinal Cyst.

[Umbral]

5. Wouldn't have won reelection if he'd stayed, he just paved the way for the next thug. nt

[Ian David]

7. See prior thread: Utah (GOP) Senate majority leader (Killpack) arrested on suspicion of DUI

Utah (GOP) Senate majority leader (Killpack) arrested on suspicion of DUI
Fri Jan-15-10 04:07 PM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4227076

[Ian David]

8. He's resigning to spend more time driving drunk with his family. n/t

[Historic NY]

9. beat me to the family time

[Djarun]

10. WOW another RepubliCON hypocrite. Wonder if he will blame it on Obama or gays?

[Control-Z]

11. I actually feel bad for him.

It doesn't take a shrink to figure out the guy has problems stemming from childhood. Odds are, he's probably been sober in the past or been fighting it for years. Drunk driving is not a moral issue, it is a safety issue and a medical issue. Sounds like he was trying. At least he had the grace to step down.