Is Congressman Mark Foley Responsible for his Actions?

Question by abnjim5: Is Congressman Mark Foley Responsible for his Actions?
If Alcoholics Anonymous and the American Medical / Psychiatric Associations has anything to say about it, he is an innocent man.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, the actions that are exhibited or a result of the “drinking” Disease are uncontrolable and the person is merely a victim of his/her Disease. They are Powerless!
How can Foley be Responsible for his behaviour?

The APA in Diagnostic Service Manuals (since 1973) have revised their diagnostic criteria for homosexuality to include homosexuality as a normal human sexual orientation, like heterosexuality. Prior to 1973, homosexuality was a Disease and considered deviant sexual behaviour, like pedophilia.

Congressman Foley was even molested by a Catholic priest!

Foley tactfully entered into treatment for alcoholism and then plans address his other psychological issues, including sexual deviancy.

Should Foley be forgiven and excused from his actions because of his “disease”? And Powerless?

Best answer:

Answer by namvet68
Wouldn’t it sweet if the republicans could just cover the Foley thing up without having to worry, and then they could simply continue the degradation of the constitution with out having to look over their shoulder.

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