Was What Anthony Weiner Did Wrong Enough To Not Be Elected Mayor Of New York City? His Wife Has Forgiven Him. Have The People Of "The Big Apple?"

     Former U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner wants to be mayor of New York City and thinks he can win.  And why shouldn't he?  After all...this is the United States of America - and although his Twitter behavior two years ago was perhaps stupid and not the most sensible thing to do - it was not illegal.

     After several days of denying media reports that he had "tweeted" a link to a sexually suggestive photograph of himself to a 21-year old Seattle, Washington woman, who was following him on Twitter, Weiner, during a press conference, finally admitted - on May 27th, 2011 - that he sent the picture; and he apologized for what he had done.  The New York Democrat said he was "deeply ashamed" of his "terrible judgment and actions," which he called, "very dumb."  Weiner also admitted that he "exchanged messages and photos of an explicit nature with about 6 other women over the last 3 years."  As a result, on June 21st, 2011, Mr. Weiner resigned from Congress - which was another foolish mistake.

     First of all, the entire matter has for years gotten blown out of proportion (no pun intended).  Numerous blogs and other Internet Web sites have wrongly indicated that the tweeted photo was of - "Weiner's wiener" - and that it was naked and erect.  It was not.  The protruding penis was concealed by a pair of boxer briefs.  But whether we can see Weiner's shlong or only the outline of it - who the hell cares?

     We live in a world where nudity on television and in the movies is an everyday occurrence.  Children - as young as you can imagine - can and do hear things and see things that are perhaps inappropriate for their young ears and eyes - but that's life in the technology age of the 21st century.  And no matter what parents do to shield their kids from whatever it is they don't want their children to be exposed to - unfortunately - most youngsters are going to see it or hear about it from somewhere or someone.

     On May 22nd, 2013, Anthony Weiner - in a YouTube video - stated, "I'm running for mayor because I've been fighting for the middle class - and those struggling to make it - for my entire life.  And I hope I get a second chance to work for you."  Well...this is America.  And Mr. Weiner deserves a second chance.  He is entering the race with lots of campaign money - more than five million dollars - and it's quite possible that his tarnished reputation won't affect the minds of New York City voters.

     As the Star Trek character, Mr. Spock might say - "Let's look at this logically."  Sending the aforementioned photograph to another adult does not affect the performance - in an official capacity - of an elected politician.  It does not compromise national security or endanger the lives of anyone in any city or state.  And as long as the action noted is between Americans who are 18 years of age or older, it is protected under the 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution, as freedom of speech.

     Now there are those of you who will say Weiner didn't tell the truth about the picture.  Yes - he did make up all sorts of stories for days that the photograph was not of his body.  But those of you who accuse the former Congressman of being a liar - get off your high horse.  People, unfortunately, lie everyday; and Mr. Weiner was not under oath in a court of law when he answered questions by reporters. 

     Let's put things in perspective here.  Mr. Weiner is human - and as all politicians - they are not gods.  The candidate for New York City mayor - without a doubt - acted in an idiotic way - but he did not break any law. 

    

     Huma Abedin is Anthony Weiner's wife; and she is supporting her husband in his race to become mayor of "The Big Apple" and says - "We love this city...and no one will work harder to make it better than Anthony."

     If Mr. Weiner's wife has forgiven him...why shouldn't the voters of New York City?  Time will tell.

     And that's The Controversy for today.

     I'm Gary B. Duglin.

    

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