Open Letter to Democratic Leadership

In this past week and a half we have learned a little too much about Congressman Anthony Weiner via “Weinergate”.The news networks have hammered the story every night, further embarrassing Anthony Weiner and the Democratic Party. That said, our party’s leadership is throwing him under the bus by calling for his resignation. An action he is reportedly considering. It is a truly sad event for a party who champions diversity and individualism.

So far we have not learned of any laws broken by the Congressman, only his stupidity in the behavior itself and lying about it. How quickly democrats like Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Debbie Wasserman Schultz and others have forgotten that it has been the Congressman who has fired up jaded Democrats the last couple of years. Pushing that brand of liberal democrat out, only shows voters that that we are not willing to fight. The Congressman has fought with passion for health care reform, 9/11 first responders bill, called out Glenn Beck’s gold scheme, and recently was seeking to see Justice Clarence Thomas recuse himself from any rulings on health care for conflicting interests. How soon we forget!

With that said, I, and I believe I am speaking for many, ask that we allow the Congressman to get the help he needs and return to his seat in the House. There are crucial issues that need the Party’s attention, this is not one of them. The health care fight is going to continue, the war on workers and labor is on, and rights and equality will not be achieved by throwing our best fighters out. President Clinton came back stronger after his scandal and Congressman Barney Frank survived some fierce criticism in 1989. Congressman Weiner can survive this, but only if we, the Democratic Party support his temporary leave and carry the torch he has lit while he gets care. Remember, this is a “sexless” sex scandal.

Sincerely,

Kyle R. Klebba