I don't care if Massa is gay or not; probably is. But his behavior was unbecoming of a congressman.

[LLStarks]

Now, when I say behavior, I mean both his unsolicited physical advances towards male staffers and the accusatory rhetoric he used in advance of his resignation.

[WillParkinson]

1. His behavior is unbecoming of any person

And if Mr. Massa is gay he will become the 2nd person in the last few days who helped to make Gays & Lesbians look bad.

Life in the closet is stifling, but it always finds a way to come out. (No pun.)

[csziggy]

2. I wonder if his original claim was true and he does have brain cancer

A tumor might explain his recent erratic behavior. If so, I wish someone who cares about him would help him. He seems completely out of control.

[LLStarks]

6. First I'm hearing of this. nt

[csziggy]

9. Not brain cancer - I had it on my mind - but a recurrence of his lymphoma

"Later in the day, Massa released a statement saying that after learning he had a recurrence of cancer, he learned he was the subject of an ethics complaint by a male staffer who felt “uncomfortable’’ during an exchange with Massa. The exchange reportedly had sexual overtones." http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/03/06/ny_representative_massa_to_resign_during_ethics_investigation/


"Congressman retiring — Freshman Rep. Eric Massa, D-N.Y., will retire because of health reasons. Massa was stricken with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1996. He underwent aggressive treatment." http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/nation/story/F78DAEFB37CE765C862576DC00149BAE?OpenDocument


It's coming up on the anniversary of the last time I saw my sister before she died of brain cancer, so I was thinking about her.

[gateley]

3. What pisses me off more than anything, was trying to paint his exit as a result of a Dem

conspiracy because of HCR fears. :grr:

[spooky3]

4. it's the unwanted nature of his advances and his cluelessness about them

that is so bothersome.

My experience with people like this is that they've gotten away with it for a very long time and you're only seeing the tip of the iceberg.

[Faygo Kid]

5. To quote Barney Fife, "He's a Nut."

Won't waste any more time on him. As disturbed as Beck and Limbaugh.

OK, as disturbed as Beck. Nobody is up there with Limbaugh.

[JerseygirlCT]

7. Yup. Exactly

Whatever his orientation, his behavior was unacceptable.

[Texasgal]

8. It's unbecoming of ANYONE

in a professional situation period.