Stony Brook Students React to Spitzer Scandal

Governor Elliot Spitzer has been reportedly involved in a prostitution ring. According to sources familiar with the investigation, he has been linked to at least 7 or 8 "call girls" for several years. Calls that were wire-tapped revealed this information that now has the governor of New York facing the possibility of resignation. His resume is impressive, with having attended both Harvard and Princeton.

All over the country, especially in New York state, people are outraged and disgraced at the governor's behavior.

Jason Ryu, a international exchange student from China, said "He should resign. It isn't right."

A junior at Stony Brook University, Delmira, had strong opinions about the topic. "I personally think this is more than him being involved in a prostitution ring. It's more like sex slavery than prostitution." "It seems like he is covering up much more that we don't know about yet."

However, some students at Stony Brook University have no knowledge about the scandal and have not been following the news.

"I don't really know much about what is going on with Spitzer, only that he is involved in some prostitution thing," said Diane Decker, a junior. "I'm sure people are pissed though and from what I know it sounds like he's in a lot of trouble."

Junior, Munirah Hasan had an opposing view on the situation. "Even though it's wrong, it's his own business. We shouldn't be prying in his personal life just because he is a politician. "It's not causing us any harm and I don't know why we always put politicians on a higher standpoint," Hasan said.

As far as resigning, an ultimatum has been made for Spitzer to either resign or in two days the minority leader of the New York State Assembly will introduce articles of impeachment.

"I think the whole thing is a bit ridiculous because his initial platform was all about honesty and being ethical. He has a beautiful resume and I really feel bad for his wife," said Lynn Hseich, a journalism student.

The future of Governor Spitzer is looking bleak. In the following days, the governor of New York will be forced to make the tough decision of either resigning or facing impeachment.