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Although his decision to resign was not met with any "no don't do its", Governor Spitzer was correct in his assessment that those who lead are held to a higher standard of morals, integrity and ethics. Yes leaders are human, but they are also expected to possess the knowledge and resources needed to guard against temptations, failures and inadequacies. In other words, they should try a little harder.

I respect Governor Spitzer for taking responsibility for his actions and resigning from his position of leadership and authority. I respect Governor Spitzer because he didn’t deny what he had done, nor did he blame anyone else for his actions. I respect Governor Spitzer because he chose to step down from his office, actually to leave politics altogether, and avoid a more humiliating and embarrassing position of being “found out.”

While I DO NOT agree with what Governor Spitzer did, I do agree with the way he handled it. I would venture to say that if and when he ever gets back into politics, or any other field for that matter, he will give this time in his life more thought and consideration before he makes a bad choice like the one he has made recently.

Leaders must understand that they’re accountable for their actions. Because to whom much is given, much IS required.