In the aftermath of the debacle at Waco, Tx--Janet Reno stood before the cameras, before Congress, before the American people and said:
"I accept responsibility! I was in charge."
People at the time were saying: "Finally someone takes responsibility!"
But you know what? It meant NOTHING. No resignation, nothing. In fact--she was LAUDED by the media. She appeared on the covers of Time and Newsweek. She was given hero status.
People want the benefits of "stepping up to the plate." But no one ever resigns or accepts punishment anymore......for anything.