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The question that is lost in all this outrage is this: What right is it for anyone to ask the question of Sam Adams in the first place? When are we going to get over this Puritan hangover, and understand that people's private lives are their own? It's very easy to imagine that as a gay man with aspirations to elected office, even here in lefty Portland, that Mr. Adams may fear a backlash against his actions, so his decision to lie was probably not a decision at all, but a knee-jerk reaction made out of fear of repression. It's an unfortunate situation, but Mr. Adams has dedicated his entire professional life to this city, and one unfortunate circumstance, caused by prurient and Puritanical fear-mongering should not bring this career of dedication to an end. As far as the lying is concerned.... lied to whom, exactly? Lied under oath? No. Was a crime committed? No. Yes, it sets a bad example, but where's the outrage if it truly was just a smear tactic? Personally, I'm more outraged that in this day and age, the public is still so interested in other people's sex lives. Mr. Adams, this will pass. I humbly request that you remain in office, and continue your quest to turn Portland into a showplace city. I'd vote for you again today.

posted 3 years, 4 months ago
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