Spitzer Scandal: Viewer Comments (Updated at 1:35 pm)
By: Import User
Updated: March 11, 2008
Several News 8 Now/FOX Rochester viewers sent in comments following the news regarding Governor Spitzer. Here are some of the comments. CLICK HERE to send your thoughts.Spitzer should resign - he is not above the law, should be punished for what he did - and get out of leading New York State. We are a sick society that anyone thinks this is ok. The message we are sending to our young people is wrong. And my heart goes out to his family.
M.Wright
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This is really a sad situation for the people of New York. I feel for Spitzers family. It will be very difficult for him to re-establish trust from the people. Until more information is available, I think he should continue his duties as governor. I think a good man did a very bad thing. Let the first one of us that have not sinned cast the first stone. If he is truly remorseful, I think we forgive him and get on with the business of running New York.
This is really a sad situation for the people of New York. I feel for Spitzers family. It will be very difficult for him to re-establish trust from the people. Until more information is available, I think he should continue his duties as governor. I think a good man did a very bad thing. Let the first one of us that have not sinned cast the first stone. If he is truly remorseful, I think we forgive him and get on with the business of running New York.
Dave Garvey
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Ithink Spitzer should resign,but without pay.he is a disgrace to our country.he should be put behind bars like the rest did,no bail.
kathy henry
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Governor Spitzer has clearly admitted that he has violated his family, his state and himself and, as such, must resign immediately! He must be treated just like any other person would be and should be prosecuted for violating the law. His arrogance has been obvious ever since he became governor and he, like a lot of politicians, thinks he is above the law and that is a travesty to say the least. He must resign and should be disbared as should serve time if the law would treat anyone else that way.
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Governor Spitzer has clearly admitted that he has violated his family, his state and himself and, as such, must resign immediately! He must be treated just like any other person would be and should be prosecuted for violating the law. His arrogance has been obvious ever since he became governor and he, like a lot of politicians, thinks he is above the law and that is a travesty to say the least. He must resign and should be disbared as should serve time if the law would treat anyone else that way.
Ron Angerhofer / Lenie Dame
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Governor Spitzer should not remain governor. It is not
just about his personal life when he is a governor of
a state. He committed a crime and he should be ticket
or arrested as any other citizen would be.
Pamela Wright
Clyde, NY
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To Whom it May Concern: Gov. Spitizer should have a right to do what ever he wants in his private life. This would have been my first comment on this matter. However, as a public trusted official and one that has gone after prostitution rings so vigorously and prosecuted people in that industry and their customers in the past, I say he should step down from his office. The Governor is tarnishing the reputation of the Governor. Let us also remember that good old Gov. Rockerfeller died in the bed of his mistress, so no Gov. is perfect.
Sincerely,
Larry Wilson
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To say that I am dismayed by the reports of Gov. Spitzer’s recent actions is an understatement. I am completely shocked and appalled. How we were all spellbound by his fervor to bring corruption to a halt in government and big business. And now this.
But you know what really kills me? Yet again, the image of a clearly rattled wife standing readily by her husband’s side while he makes the requisite, professionally authored apology.
Just once, I wish the wife would say, “Sorry pal, you’re not going to make a fool of me or this family” and give the cheater a public boot.
Stephanie Pagano
Independent.
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He is supposed to be an example of an honest, upstanding, moral, do the right thing, follow the law person. He just proved that he is a snake, lying, cheating, the laws only apply to others and not me, can't be trusted as far as you could throw him, sneak. With this he has damaged all that he represents, including the Office of Governor. He has let us all know that he can't be trusted. And over-spends on stupid, dumb things that may be nice but are not needed. It is time for him to go. And to go quickly without costing the NYS taxpayer any money on a legal fight.
C. Crowley
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The high priced hooker is the least of the problem for the Barlow house.
Practically speaking, the real concern that scares us is the money
laundering allegation, which must involved multiple felony events,
multiple people must have been involved, they all need to be tracked down
and punished. This kind of corruption must not stand.
The Governor must resign, must do so immediately. And then the other heads
must roll as the investigation proceeds.
Regards,
Ken Barlow
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I am shocked and saddened by today's News. Gov. Spitzer has let everyone down, most importantly his Family. Gov. Spitzer has violated the public trust and needs to RESIGN NOW!!!
DBWeimer
Rochester, NY
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If I recall correctly, Senator Craig did not resign nor did former
President Clinton. So what makes you think Governor Spitzer will? I
know what he did is wrong and unacceptable in the public eye but if
you can look through the former President and Senator Craig, what make
Spitzer any different to look past the wrong and look at the good he's
done for the community
Sincerely,
Kristin
(Rochester)
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If I recall correctly, Senator Craig did not resign nor did former
President Clinton. So what makes you think Governor Spitzer will? I
know what he did is wrong and unacceptable in the public eye but if
you can look through the former President and Senator Craig, what make
Spitzer any different to look past the wrong and look at the good he's
done for the community
Sincerely,
Kristin
(Rochester)
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I repect Elliot Spitzer and the changes that he wanted for New York. With this said, his actions are of a level that can no longer uphold the integrity required by a governor and he should swiftly resign to keep the citizens of New York united and separated from his actions.
Jim Crider
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He should leave politics for good and do some time or pay a fine.
Richard Goode
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Why isn't anyone asking what and why the FBI is looking into a prostitute house? Tell me it's for national security ? Doesn't the FBI have more to worry about than a governor sneaking off? Something is very wrong with this entire scandal and the real issue is the F. B. I. !
Later,
John
John
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He should leave politics for good and do some time or pay a fine.
Richard Goode
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Spitzer has no choice-he must resign and do it today-now. I can not believe how stupid he is. He is a fraud! Another hypocritical liberal democrat gets caught. Unlike Bill Clinton I hope this one resigns before he pulls us down with him. I'm glad to see him go.
James Hassan
Nunda,NY
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