When we revel in our “enemy’s” downfall

“I’m here today to apologize for the personal mistakes I’ve made and the embarrassment I’ve caused my family and community … I’m announcing my resignation from Congress …” We’ve heard far too many speeches from politicians who found themselves in front of a microphone, confessing their transgressions because of their immoral behavior. It’s hard not to be cynical about whether these politicians feel genuine remorse. There’s no doubt that their skeptics feel strong emo