An open letter to Governor Spitzer.

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Dear Governor Spitzer,

I must say that your private actions that have recently been revealed really disappoint me. We’ve all been here before with President Clinton. Did anyone not learn anything from that? Obviously, you didn’t, but that was just a master class for your political opponents. Now they own everything including a DOJ that wiretaps and prosecutes for political purposes. Did you think that you were the invisible man?

So, here’s my deal. Aside from your gaping blind spot, I would still like to believe that you are the smart guy that I’ve supported over the years. Did you break any laws other than your marriage vows? Are you the next Don Siegelman? Can they really put you away and destroy your entire career over minute distortions/interpretations of the law? Can you fight this? If you can and I believe you are the guy to do it, I will support you.

Yes, you fucked up, but you’re not the first or last person to do that. Likewise, you’re not the first political target of a corrupt, partisan DOJ. Will you fight to be the last? If you don’t or can’t, there will surely be more to follow. I hope you give them hell.

And in the meantime, I sympathize with you and your family. I can only hope that your family can resolve this. I wish you well.

In the long term, politically speaking, it might be a blessing if it serves to unleash the lion of justice that I voted for in every election. You were targeted. Even if you only have a big toe to stand on, please, don’t allow these tactics to continue. Fight it. Do not resign.

[DeeDeeNY]

1. It's really not the same situation as Siegelman, but on the other hand,

Vitter received a standing ovation from his Republican colleages when he returned to the House after it was discovered he had done essentially the same thing as Spitzer.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

2. I on the other hand urge him to resign. His fascist policies came right back at him

and bit him in the ass. Karma in action.

[mac2]

3. Sorry New York Democrats...

yet another crisis at your door step. I won't end until the Neo Cons are at the Hague I'm afraid.

Read the home page of Democrats.com. It was a crime to have a prostitute but not high crimes and misdeanores...and yet he caved in and resigned. His successor not so impressive and part of a political family from Harlem.

Demand everything of this new Governor to continue the reforms of Spitzer. We are in crisis.