[JPJones]

According to one Oklahoma source who knows the former page very well, Edmund, a conservative Republican, goaded Foley to type embarrassing comments that were then shared with a small group of young Hill politicos.

So while the kids were pranking sex talk, Foley was probably serious. He didn't know it was a prank, that's why he stepped down.

[standingfirm]

"So while the kids were pranking sex talk, Foley was probably serious. He didn't know it was a prank, that's why he stepped down."

Exactly, he got caught with his "pants down" (sorry). It's easy to see why he resigned. But it looks like no "children" were "harmed", at least in this instance.

[sweet_diane]

"So while the kids were pranking sex talk, Foley was probably serious. He didn't know it was a prank, that's why he stepped down."

That makes sense... I was wondering how in the world a young man (or anyone) could goad a grown man into typing those IMs. Obviously, he knew he did something wrong, other than be a homosexual and alcoholic.