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The so-called Janklow defense seems to me to be an argument for leniency in the sentence. Perhaps he is hoping for a suspended sentence instead of jail time, along with permanent revocation of his license, and some kind of restitution to the victim (it this possible in a criminal case).

Because of his prior history, however, he cannot hope for the typical sentence a first-time offender might get. A sentence of ten years, all but one or two of which can be suspended, seems in order.

This "I forgot to regulate my blood sugar level" is not acceptable. People with conditions MUST take care of themselves so as to enjoy the Liberties of free men and women, such as operating a motor vehicle, owning a gun, buying and selling property, consenting to medical procedures (and I could go on and on).

Given his admission, it is now obvious that he should have resigned his seat in Congress so as to allow the Governor of the state to call a special election.

We ARE NOT Democrats, who look over such matters as in the case of the real Neanderthal of the U.S. Senate, Ted Kennedy. We HOLD our leaders to a higher, but still reasonable level of personal accountability.

"We HOLD our leaders to a higher, but still reasonable level of personal accountability."

Do you REALLY believe that? How many opportunities have there been to indict and try Teddy Chappaquiddick for the murder of Mary Jo? How many opportunities to indict and try BJC for rape, theft and malfeasance?

Hopefully, Janklow will be convicted and will serve time in prison, where he belongs. I'm betting that the jury of incompetents will buy one of his stories and let him off to do this again.

I agree that our elected reps SHOULD be held to a higher standard, jst as ANY public figure (including atheletes, actors and musicians). But, the track record is NOT encouraging.

BTW - I'm a diabetic and I don't buy his low blood sugar defense.