[A2J]

Yes, if he is a man of courage who sincerely believes what he has been saying: that his comments were wrong and indefensible.

If his words were so "wrong and indefensible," then the courageous man would resign his seat for fear of bringing more shame to the "honored chamber."

You're just looking to save the GOP's hide, not bolster character. Lott has apologized more than once and still some Republicans refuse to stand with him. Being courageous means willing to take the heat for standing for what is right.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

If Lott really wanted to resign because he sincerely feels he would be dishonoring the Senate and his state, then let him do so.

But I have not heard even his fiercest critics call on him to resign his seat - they understand that it is the perogative of the people of Mississippi to choose their representatives.

If on the other hand Lott's motivation in resigning is to spite the GOP, then he would demonstrate that all his apologies were empty - that he does not sincerely believe he said anything that warrants not mere criticism, but real consequences.

Let me put it this way: I believe that the leader's position is a responsibility, not a privilege or an honor. It should be held by the person who can be most effective in the role.

Do you believe Trent Lott will make the most effective GOP leader in the next Senate? And if he has been rendered less effective, isn't he most to blame for it? So why shouldn't the GOP choose someone who could do a better job?