Clearly more Americans want to be like me, because they seem to be fixated on some of the most trivial matters that can ever occur--like the Anthony Weiner affair.
The Anthony Weiner affair is simple: a rising congressman sent semi-nude pictures of himself on Twitter to strangers and was caught. A big deal has been made about him being married, about him lying to the public, about the impropriety of his actions. Be that as it may, it can be clearly seen that he has not broken any laws so far, and while there may be an ethics investigation into the matter, Weiner's actions are hardly uncommon: millions of teenagers sext on a daily basis.
I know, your eyes are probably widened in outrage, saying: “Sexting is stupid and degrading! He’s married! He’s supposed to be a role model!” That is true, I don’t deny it. But, just because something is idiotic and harmful does not mean it’s important.
The American nation debt is over $14,000,000,000,000. Unrest in the Middle East is threatening the entire foundation of US foreign policy. Unemployment numbers remain around 9.1%, one of the highest ever. And now, we have a congressman sending naughty pictures over the Internet. America is in trouble.
The point is, the media attention on this is totally unwarranted. Yes, Anthony Weiner is an idiot and his personal and political life will suffer for it. They may vote his out, Congress may censure him, and he will feel the brunt of his wife’s displeasure. Yes, this scandal gives the opportunity to feel morally superior. But his actions are nowhere as despicable as John Edwards’ or Dominique Strauss-Kahn's, and it is wrong to give them the same level of attention.
America is wasting time on Anthony Weiner that could be better spent elsewhere.
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