SBU Student reaction to Gov. Elliot Spitzer

After news quickly spread about Gov. Elliot Spitzer's involvement in a high priced prostitution ring, the reactions of many were those of disgust, while others were not in shock at all. According to some SBU students Gov. Elliot Spitzer is already the former Governor of New York State, after it was learned that he was involved in a prostitution ring.

"On one hand I was surprised at what he did because he seemed like he was a good person, but then again a politician is a politician," said Anita, a Math major. "I think that he should resign."

The positive image that Spitzer once held in the eyes of some students was tarnished by his poor decision making ability. Many believed that because he chose a powerful decision that he receives credit for all the good that he has done, he should accept the negative attention he has recieved recently.

"I think that the Gov. Spitzer should resign because as a public figure, he has a lot of responsibility," said Merve Yazicilar. "I just think that if his own family can't trust him, then how can we."

"What he did was illegal," Lauren. a multidisciplinary major said. "He is a U.S. citizen just like everyone else and has to abide by the same rules."

While some were some wanted Spitzer out of office, others said that it is simply his personal life.

"I don't think that he should resign," Ali Fadhil said. "I don't think that his personal life should effect his job. We should judge him solely on what he does as governor and not his personal life. Most people cheat, If we throw everyone that cheats out of office, then we won't have anyone in office."

Some students are waiting for more information from the investigation.

"It is bad and illegal, but I'm not sure how much he was involved," Jennadi, a History major said. I don't like invading his personal life, but if what he did was wrong, then he has to resign."