Had a very interesting exchange with Steve over at his blog.

Steve's decided to help "out" a Virginia Congressman who voted in favor of the Federal Marriage Amendment. Of course more than a week's gone by and there's been no release of any documents to confirm the allegations. Steve assumes that because the Congressman hasn't answered any of the questions being raised, he's guilty.

It's very interesting to note that Kerry has done much the same thing, yet Steve uses Kerry's actions as a sign of innocence.

Anyway, I asked Steve a question:

Do you see no need or reason to behave more admirably than your adversary?

After accusing me of being the type of person who would "out" Democratic politicians (something I've never done, and will never do, btw), he finally addressed my question.

The political environment has been reduced to one of sniping vitriole and personal destruction. I make no apologies for using the tactic of those I oppose if it benefits my political position. To sit back and take it while still playing nice would be moronic and weak.

To which I say let you speak no more of honor, sir. To excuse your own monstrousness dishonor by casting original blame on the actions of others is no different than a certain four-year-old I know, who when confronted about hitting his brother, says "he started it."