Rep. Charlie Rangel D-New York, has dropped the “Common Sense” word in response to a report by the House ethics committee. The committee has been investigating Rangel on a variety of issues. The committee reported today that Rangel “knowingly” accepted and took trips to the Carribean in violation of House ethics rules.
Responding to the report during a hastely arranged press conference this evening, Rangel said "I don't want to be critical of the committee. But common sense dictates that members of Congress shouldn't be held responsible for what could be mistakes by staff unless there's reason to believe the member knew or should have known.”
That’s the second time today that the word “common sense” has been used by politicians in DC as they try to point blame. Earlier today, President Obama used the term while describing issues with health care reform.
My view…common sense says if you didn’t personally pay for the trip Mr. Rangel, you better find out who did before you go. Ignorance is no excuse.
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