Stony Brook Reacts to Spitzer Scandal

Students at Stony Brook University had harsh words for governor Spitzer a day after his sex scandal headlined network newscasts across the country. With the intense media coverage over the past two days students are sounding off on what they believe is a breach of trust created by the scandal. The shock of Spitzer's actions is a direct contrast from the squeaky clean image he portrayed in public and the tough standards he set for all in public office.

The no non sense former attorney general of Manhattan made his career on imposing record fines for the securities industry and other white collar crimes. In 2006 Spitzer was elected governor and since then has had a controversial first term in office the last of which was an executive order to grant drivers licenses to illegal aliens. Before the allegation surfaced Spitzer was in the prime of his political career. Now he finds himself in the precarious position of scratching and clawing to stay in power. Fresh on the heels of Albany day students are still digesting the fallout of the scandal.

On average students were outraged and had feelings of disgust for Spitzer. The opinions although mixed ranged from calling for the governors resignation to those who were more accepting of his actions. Some students tried to put aside the scandal as a personal matter. "It's his personal business , but it's still wrong. Now do i think he should be fired, no." said Pete Giovanello, 19, Business major. Giovanello feels that Governor Spitzer's private life should be kept seperate from his career.

Other students had harsher words for the governor. "I think it's disgusting, I hope he gets fired," said Liz Burbidge 22, Theatre major. Burbidge believes that politicians should walk a straight line in their personal and professional lives. "I do care what the governor does in his private life," said Burbidge. Students such as Ling Lam, a 26 year old Economics major have little sympathy for Spitzer. "He's a disgrace, I say he should resign." Lam says he thought the governor should have resigned yesterday. "What is he waiting for?"