Think of the US Congress as an ivy league school. You may get in, your town may chip in to send you on scholarship, but if you don't follow the rules, if you behave in a disgraceful manner, the school's administration can and will boot you out. Because your behavior reflects on the institution.
Breaking the law is not the only criteria for remaining in the US Congress.
Public office is a public trust -- That has long been a guiding principle of government. To uphold this trust, Congress has bound itself to abide by certain standards of conduct, expressed in the Code of Official Conduct (House Rule 23) and the Code of Ethics for Government Service. These codes provide that Members, officers, and employees are to conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect creditably on the House, work earnestly and thoughtfully for their salary.
Taking photographs of your privates and emailing it to strangers is not behavior becoming a US congressman. Coaching one of these strangers on how to Iie to the public, to the media about it does not foster that public trust.
Behavior like Weiner's wouldn't be tolerated in any sector of public service. If he was a teacher caught doing the same thing he'd be fired.
About Anthony Weiner
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