Chuck Norris on why it matters when politicians lie

Chuck Norris, writing at HumanEvents.com, explains why it matters when politicians like John Edwards betray the public's trust.

I've been watching a lot of left-wing commentators attempting to minimize Edwards' crass behavior by saying it's a "personal matter" between Edwards and his wife.

They just don't get it.

Norris writes:

Now that John Edwards has admitted to his affair with 42-year-old Rielle Hunter, the big test looms again before the American public: Do we care? Do we think it matters? Do we believe that there should be any code of conduct or moral standard for those in public office, even if it is the highest one in the land?

I believe leadership should be above reproach. I believe those who govern should lead also in civility and decency and that their character should be congruent with their call to office. Like parents to children, a nation's politicians' integrity and character should supersede its citizens. But as long as we the people tolerate leadership immorality and elect corrupt politicians, we cannot expect the heart and character of our nation to improve.

Read the rest of Norris' column, "An Affair To Remember," at HumanEvents.com