Trump lacks moral standing to condemn Alabama candidate
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If President Trump were to condemn Roy Moore for improper sexual behavior, he would first have to condemn his own predatory behavior and sincerely apologize for it. Kenneth L. Zimmerman Huntington Beach, Calif.
Even as more and more women come forward to accuse Roy Moore, the Republican Senate candidate from Alabama, of sexual misconduct, many of his supporters refuse to abandon him, or acknowledge the accusations as anything other than a liberal conspiracy against a stalwart conservative.
If this story had been about Bill Clinton or Barack Obama, would conservatives be so charitable? Would they say “innocent until proven guilty” or dismiss the accusations as “fake news”? I’m inclined to believe they wouldn’t.
It is true that liberals have defended and embraced reprehensible people even in the face of overwhelming evidence. But this has nothing to do with Moore or his behavior. Conservatives who employ the “well what about soand-so” defense as justification for their continued support of Moore are effectively admitting that they’re just as bad as the liberals they routinely demonize.
If a D or an R next to a name affects how you react, then you’re part of the problem. Benjamin Moody Huntsville, Ala.
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I’m pretty sure Trump will say little, if anything. Based on women from his past, he has no standing. @pmarmstrong3
I will keep my kids away from people based on allegations alone, but I don’t want anyone convicted on allegations alone. Without proof, this is a matter for only Alabama voters to decide. @DAUSLAKEARSI
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