Lesson from Foley scandal: Stupidity, partisanship and endangering minors don't violate House rules

[JABBS]

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Driven by political considerations and fear of exposing Foley's homosexuality, they failed in their duty to protect the teenagers, the committee concluded. Congressional officials ignored evidence of predatory behavior by the Florida Republican that began emerging more than 10 years ago.

But in spite of those conclusions, the House committee said no rules were broken.

[TwilightZone]

1. Not to mention abuse of power

But then, we all know that the Republicans have no problem with that.

[AndyA]

2. Let's face it: Congress needs to be overhauled.

They set their own salary, yet ignore the fact that minimum wage in this country forces people at that rate into a below poverty level existence.

They set their own work schedules, working 3 days a week, yet allow employers to abuse overtime by classifying people into an exempt category to evade paying overtime.

They are not held accountable for their campaign promises.

They have not been performing the checks and balances required by the Constitution.

They allow lobbyists to write legislation.

So the fact that they would allow underage minors to be stalked by a sexual predator, do nothing about it, and such activity does not violate any laws or ethics rules should be of little surprise to anyone.

The last six years of American government can best be compared to a Roman Holiday, where almost anything goes. It's disgraceful.

Something needs to change. This is unacceptable.

[JABBS]

3. agreed

[kenny blankenship]

4. Violate the rules? Screwing the next generation is what Congress is for

Isn't it? Maybe I've lived too long under GOP political domination and have become confused.