12/2/11: The Character Question

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Despite statements from Herman Cain’s lawyer that a person’s sexual life should not be questioned, Christian leaders contend that discerning voters do have an interest in and a right to know whether or not public officials are keeping their marriage vows.

Family Policy Network Policy Analyst Alex Mason said character is what one does when no one is looking. He says the marriage covenant is more sacred and important than any public office. A politician who is willing to break that covenant when no one is looking may not have the character for public office. Cain’s lawyer told reporters that no public official should be questioned about his or her private sexual life.

Mason said that like God, voters are not fooled by the argument that what happens in a politician’s bedroom is nobody’s business.