Originally Posted By ecdc Well, according to www.cnn.com, Mayor Gaven Newsome is now saying he's going to enter rehab for alcohol abuse. Politicians and celebrities really need to leave alcohol out of this. I know they're following a long American tradition of being victims to the strawman of horrific, sinful vice, but that's crap. Newsome cheated on his wife because he's a jerk, not because he's an addict. (I'm not trying to diminish the very real problem of alcoholism, just the celebrities who cash in on it.)
Originally Posted By gadzuux He didn't cheat on his wife - he's not married. People's reaction to this whole scandal seems to range from lesser to greater, depending on how inclined that person is to place expections on public figures. I "almost" agree with you on the alcohol angle - it's become a tiresome cliche for public figures caught up in scandal to ritually cleanse themselves by a short stint in a cushy rehad clinic. But after reading today's SF Chronicle story ... <a href="http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/02/05/BAG4ENV8B514.DTL" target="_blank">http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/arti cle.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/02/05/BAG4ENV8B514.DTL</a> ... I'm inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt - NOT on the scandal itself, which I have no gripe with (being in no position to throw stones). I'm willing to cut him some slack because of how he's approaching this - discussion it with friends and co-workers, doing a 'delancy street' outpatient program, and thinking hey - he's a smart guy - I'm sure he knows better than me what's best for him. So if this is what he really wants to do, then how can you not be supportive? But personally, I'd rather have a mayor that parties.
Originally Posted By friendofdd Rehab, these days, seems to be a way for celebs/politicos to say "I'm a victim, too. With help, I'll get better, but, in the meantime, we can all blame the booze." Then, like a miracle, in 14 or 28 days, they are paragons, worthy of our forgiveness and support. When this first broke, in another topic I posted he would soon enter rehab. I was jesting, then.
Originally Posted By ecdc I don't think we're too far apart in our thinking. And my mistake: it was with an aide's wife. Still, not cool. My objection is to this blaming (direct or inferred) of adult entertainment for people's problems. Millions of people have responsible fun with alcohol, sex, gambling, etc. everyday. Be a man; take responsibility.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 It's been long reported that Mayor Newsom might have issues with drinking, this is really no surprise.
Originally Posted By jonvn Hey who was it on here who said that was what he was going to do? Good call whoever that was.
Originally Posted By friendofdd I plead guilty. <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/MsgBoard-T-84009-P-3.asp" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/Ms gBoard-T-84009-P-3.asp</a>
