Judge candidates by same measure as Olympians
NBC’s Matt Lauer, 59, “interview” (interrogation) of 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte, 32, made me literally out of breath.
“I was drunk...I over-exaggerated the story…I’m sorry…I let my country down…It was foolish…”
Each thought he formulated with great pain, embarrassment and regret. I couldn’t watch this man’s humiliation over and over again. He sacrificed so much in his life that is unknown for Mr. Lauer, who quit his studding and marriages to lecture others about excellence.
“Enough already!” I demanded and left the room.
Eighty days before the national election, my question is, if lying and exaggeration is a very shameful act for an Olympian, is this a “passing credential” for first lady, senator, secretary of state and an impeached president and adulterer?
Astine Zadourian, Fowler
This story was originally published August 24, 2016 at 5:17 PM with the headline "Judge candidates by same measure as Olympians."