And Herein Lies The Problem

There was a front-page story in yesterday's New York Times about scandals swirling near and around Rep. John P. Murtha-D (PA). As far as I'm concerned, nothing else matters than a statement he was reported to have made to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette which goes a little something like this:

If I am corrupt it is because I take care of my district.

You've got to be kidding me. He's not corrupt, he's just doing his job? And he's not responsible? As in, If I am corrupt it's because I am corrupt. How about that one?

Sure is nice to see some light shining on some situations, ain't it?