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Like others, I absolutely agree that Sam Adams should not have lied. The bigger questions is why he was asked the question in the first place. It is no one's business who he chooses to sleep with. And while lying may not have been the right decision, I think given what the city and the country is up against, this is not relevant.

I think about the inaugural address given by Obama on Tuesday, where he said that it will take all of us, that we need to put down childish issues, and frankly grow up in order to solve the crisis that is before us. Now is the time for us to heed his words and heal from this distraction and then all work together to solve the real, true problems of this city and country.

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