The prevention of crime is lauded by every politician as being an absolute necessity during every campaign for nearly every political office across the nation. But, when it comes to control of our politicians, the concept seems to be forgotten unless, and this is a big unless, a questionable act has occurred by a politician's opponent or in the oppositional party.

Take Gingrich's case. The man obviously misused contributed funds. That is the nice way to phrase it. The more accurate way is to say he stole the funds and used them for his own political gain.

Instead of a complete investigation and his arrest or impeachment following allegations he admitted were true, the judge and jury became his own party members since they had the majority in the house.

Furthermore, it is highly likely that he obtained contributed funds by advising party supporters and their donations were tax deductable. A major question I have is whether or not he even intended to use the money for educational purposes rather than how he did use them? If not, then it is tax fraud.

Another question is whether or not the contributors were aware the funds would not be used for educational objectives. If they were, then the entire group, including Gingrich, if guilty of conspiracy to commit tax fraud.

Exactly how much money was involved? Well, an investigation could have determined that.

How much money was illegally deducted from the contributors' taxes? Again, an investigation could have easily revealed that.

But, what action was taken? Gingrich's party elected him to once again be House Leader thanks to a Republican majority. The result is that we have a probable felon heading the house.

But, does the American public care? Apparently not.

Does the media care? Apparently not.

Where is the outrage that should be felt by politicians of high integrity? Maybe the lack of outrage is the most accurate indicator of the characters of all of our politicians. Perhaps we don't have any politicians of high integrity.

I find it most disagreeable being represented by, as one writer phrased it, a House full of felons. I feel outrage; why don't others?

Do we have to accept the way Gingrich's case was handled? No, we do not. We can demand that the man's political career and activities be fully investigated and impeached should the investigation warrant, and I am sure it will, such an action.

You see, Ladies and Gentlemen, to do otherwise is to agree that we are best represented by felons and probable felons. This writer cannot accept that.

It is tremendously detrimental to our standing as seekers of peace, justice, and the concept of all Mankind treating each other equally with the respect due each of us as living, breathing, rational creatures.