In parliamentary governments, those who embarrass the party, resign. (In Japan, they may even commit suicide.)

This is in part a result of party discipline, in part because parties play an important role in governing. In these systems resignation is considered the honorable thing while here it is considered only an admission of guilt. Here the first response is to "hunker down."

The question of whether someone should resign might be a party matter here, except that in the last fifty years, our parties have become too weak to even make a decision, much less enforce it.

The trend seems to be talk about the problem a public figure has until it becomes nauseating; but, don't act on it. The lessons we are teaching our youth about holding the rich and powerful accountable for their actions is pathetic. Our future as a nation doesn't look as bright as it should, because we are allowing too much of "getting away with it."

Absolutely yes. They can't fight a court battle and still serve the people. They're both 24/7 jobs.

resign now

All indicted persons should wait for their day in court. This is our American system: inocent until proven giulty.

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All indicted persons should wait for their day in court. This is our American system: inocent until proven giulty."

Resignation is not about guilt or innocence but about governing.

Some un-indicted politicians should resign! Rep. John (I can't read a bill) Conyers is a perfect example.

THEY SHOULD RESIGN
ALL PAYCHECKS WITH HELD WHY SHOULD THEY GET PAID WHEN THEY WERE BREAKING THE LAW.
THIS COUNTRY NEEDS TO GROW A SET