Foley Checked Self Into Rehab Center for Alcoholism

[Frustratedlady]

Sorry, it's from ABC, but they are always first with their emails on breaking news. Didn't watch, though. I promise!

FORMER REP. MARK FOLEY HAS CHECKED HIMSELF INTO A REHAB FACILITY FOR TREATMENT OF ALCOHOLISM; APOLOGIZES FOR 'THE HARM I HAVE CAUSED'

GO TO ABCNEWS.COM TO READ THE FULL EXCHANGE OF E-MAILS BETWEEN FOLEY AND THE UNDERAGE PAGE (READER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED)

Foley was the chairman of the House caucus on missing and exploited children and has crusaded for tough laws against Internet predators.




http://abcnews.go.com?CMP=EMC-1396

[goclark]

1. Just heard on MSM that his friends didn't know @ alcohol problem nt

[Buzz Clik]

2. It's a dodge. Alcoholism is more acceptable than sexual predation.

[Vickers]

5. Bingo. Now, how long until he starts waving the Jayzus flag?

:eyes:

[niallmac]

3. Odd. Around here pedophiles get arrested and stuff.

Guess theres no standard like a double standard.

[babylonsister]

4. So now he's not accessible to anyone to answer questions.

Let's call it a retreat!

[Love Bug]

6. The booze made me do it! Whatever.

Now he has an excuse to hide from the press. Isn't that conveeeenient!

[asjr]

7. Well, damn that demon Rum. Makes

one do all sorts of things.

[oc2002]

8. ah, is rehab now the refuge for pedophiles?

this is interesting, but, was he an alcoholic?