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Originally Posted by zikzak
wat? Exactly when and where are county DA's held to higher standards than congressmen, senators and presidents, and what justification could you possibly give for that to even make sense?
Because they're making daily decisions that effect people's freedom, and they're incredibly hypocritical if they're prosecuting people for the same crimes that they are committing while they're in office. I personally wouldn't vote for any politician with a DUI prior, but especially so for District Attorney. Also, as the previous poster said, they are also practicing attorneys and are held to a higher standard as attorneys.
Edit: Please dont' take this a defense of Rick Perry's actions. I can't stand Rick Perry and it is also appears quite clear that he took the actions he took purely for political reasons to get a republican in that office, but that fact doesn't change the fact that this DA should have resigned or been impeached. It also doesn't change the fact that this indictment is lolbad stupid and a clear abuse of discretion.