Originally Posted by Wes Mantooth

I actually think the sentence should be much steeper for a politician then anyone else. These people are directly responsible for eroding the average Americans faith in their own government, having ascended to somewhat of an extraordinary position in society they do have a responsibility to not only carry the weight of that office as representatives of the people and our government but to serve in that position with something that might resemble honor and integrity.

I say throw the book at him and any other politician out there who can't keep his greedy hands in his own pocket for the duration of his term, we need to start sending a message that we aren't going to tolerate crooked politicians abuse their power for personal gain.