Statement on Senator Larry Craig
First of all, let me say that our prayers go out to Senator Craig and his family as they publicly endure this tragic set of circumstances.
Secondly, I would ask that folks take a breath and give this situation some time before making judgments. My own perspective is greatly colored by the despicable campaign of the Idaho Statesman and their ace pitcher, Dan Popkey. It’s just about the sleaziest "journalism" I’ve ever heard of. It is difficult to overestimate the emotional and psychological impact his year-long “investigation” would have on any of us. And I know of no one who could endure such scrutiny unscathed.
I believe Senator Craig has earned the benefit of any doubt. At a minimum, I hope he is able to fulfill his term because he has largely done right by the people of Idaho.
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Posted at 8/29/2007 03:00:00 PM Link to this article 
1 Comments:
David,
Greatly respect your work and I've been a Larry Craig supporter for as long as I can remember.
However, I think you're completely missing the point . . . the Idaho Statesman has nothing to do with him being arrested for lewd conduct in a men's restroom.
I've traveled the same trip between Boise and Washington many times and have often used public restrooms. There is just no conceivable way I would have ever inadvertently gone through all the steps necessary to be arrested in a police sting. You can find the police report online.
Furthermore, he plead guilty to a crime of lewd conduct.
These facts, in spite of the Statesman, will cause any rational person to conclude that Larry likely did commit this act and does indeed have a problem...one that he needs to address personally and the rest of us need to support him with directly and in prayer.
I think we need to demonstrate our faith by facing reality in love. To do otherwise misrepresents the Lord.
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