Foley has resigned in disgrace. No one is defending Foley's actions. What we are trying to do is to uncover the source for what apparently is a deliberate political ploy to negatively affect the election of Republicans in November. The legality or illegality of Foley's behavior matters as far as any claim of a cover-up, which impacts Hastert as Speaker. All things immoral are not illegal, and a lot hangs upon the legal distinction.
This is nothing to cheer about, and Foley is not a victim.
No one should feel sorry for the perv.