George,

Wilkins reputation was well documented. He should have been removed long ago.

Hugging a colleague is on thing. Rubbing her thigh is another thing all together. As for being a victim of the changing times ... I have to laugh. I'm fairly certain he knew that groping women in elevators was not cool in 1930, 1940, 1950, even 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990 and today. It's just not right. Our delegates are supposed to be pillars of community and state. This goes for Republicans, Democrats and Independents. We should never rationalize bad behavior. A dirt bag is a dirt bag. Cleaning house is the right thing to do.

Leaders lead.

Tyler Sewell (electronic mail, June 19, 2002)