See, that's where we disagree. I don't see 1 BAD JOKE, as inexcusable. A PATTERN of bad jokes, absolutely. A PATTERN of bad judgement, absolutely. 1 mistake, that she copiously apologised for, no. NO ONE would be in a position of authority, if that were the case. I have yet to come across the perfect politician. You have??
I see so everybody gets a free pass on the first offense.
That cub scout den leader only molested that one kid. Pass.
That husband only blackened his wife's eye that one time. Pass
That mexican only entered the country illegally that one time. Pass
That party official only exhibited that racist attitude the one time. Pass
Yeah that's the ticket.
A zero tolerance policy is a serious waste of time and resorces unless the zero tolerance is reserved for very serious matters.
Saying or doing something pretty stupid but otherwise harmless ought to get a lighter repremand than makeing it a frequent habbit. If resignation is the proper punishment for once what are you reserveing for the frequent offender?
Her apology for being insensitive might be enough, if she can now go and sin no more.
I understand BT and his concern for the partys welfare, but is the party for the members or is a member for the party? This is a person, not just a cog in a political machine.