[fight_truth_decay]

I would agree the spouse would therefore determine, which is why Weiner lied. He got caught in a lie. But in the interviews I have seen in his district among younger adults, they find little wrong with sexting.

If Weiner had been single would anyone have cared?

[freespirited]

I dont think a single member of Congress could get away with this either — unless, of course, he is a RAT.

[alancarp]

(RE: post #5). I would hope somebody would care... of course if he were a Republican he would have been excoriated by every feminist group on the planet by now.

Regarding our youth, though? *sigh* - I expect you're dead on.

[for the record - I'm daring only those who think this practice is okay to ask their 'Significant Other' about the practice. My prior comment wasn't directed at anyone in particular; certainly not our original poster]