When Eliot Spitzer decided to run for public office, he himself knew better than anyone could imagine, the best reason why he absolutely should not enter public service. He did so anyway.

Also, as an attorney and as a prosecutor, he must have known that when pimps and prostitutes are arrested, they cooperate with the authorities and give up the names of all of their contacts. Yet, he did this anyway.

He risked blackmail, legal charges, loosing family and public respect. Yet, he did this anyway.

How was able to receive security clearance?

He made New York State, and whoever was in charge of giving him security clearance, look as foolishly corrupt as New Jersey.

Hopefully, David A. Paterson will be a good governor.