RIP, Mr. Studds, and Thank-You

Former U.S. Congressman Gerry Studds, D-Mass. has died from a blood clot in the lung after collapsing several days ago while walking his dog. Studds was the first openly gay member of Congress who became widely-known after his infamous sex scandal with a teenage Congressional page. Although Studds was 'reprimanded' by the House, there were no calls for his resignation from the then-Democrat-controlled House, and he won re-election to his seat in the following election.

Several members of the Democrat leadership at the time, including Senator Ted Kennedy, came to Studds' defense after his affair a with male House page was made public.

Democrats continued to chirp Studds' praises following his untimely death, including John Kerry and Ted Kennedy (yet again).

I have no interest in vilifying the dead. Studds was duly elected by a majority of his district in Massachusetts even after his sex scandal with a teenager, and that is certainly their right in a free society. He served his country, and I hope he rests in peace.

However, if there ever was a man who typifies the hypocrisy of Democrats in Congress over the Foley incident, it is Gerry Studds. Compare their reaction to Studds in 1982 with their reaction to Foley now. This may well be the greatest gift the Republicans could receive in an election year.

So, Rest In Peace, Mr. Studds, and thank-you.