[Osage Orange]

I went to a private school and witnessed a similar case where a particular individual led others in sadistic pranks. And like Romney he later made a large fortune in the financial world. (Maybe these things often go together.) Unless there has been a major change in his character this person should not hold public office.

Maybe these things go together?????? Are you kidding me?

I'm no fan of Romney...but you are going to deem a person unfit for office...based on some stupid action/prank they took when they were in their teens????

[wideminded]

Maybe these things go together?????? Are you kidding me?

No. A lot of bullies and sociopaths do well in finance. That's just a fact.

I'm no fan of Romney...but you are going to deem a person unfit for office...based on some stupid action/prank they took when they were in their teens????

Not based on the pranks, but what they may reveal about his character. As I said, I'd want to see some sign that the person now has some degree of empathy for other people, that they understand what the Golden Rule is all about. I think it is appropriate that Romney is trying to indicate this.

Obviously there are many historical examples that show that people with a lack of moral sense should not hold power. From raising children, I have seen that the moral character develops very early.