Monogamy goes against nature. That is my opinion on it, and I know I am not alone in that belief. It's a controversial one, but I stand by it. Very few animals actually mate for life. Human beings are not one of them. Ask anyone you know. Chances are they've been cheated on. Now, I am not justifying having affairs by any means. I think that's a prick thing to do. I just wish people had the ability to be completely honest with their partners regarding "illicit" feelings. I also wish that people would be more willing to accept that they have those feelings as well.
On the most recent episode of House this issue was addressed. Most of the characters seemed very accepting of the idea of having an honest and open relationship, while others were curious about it, they were horrified at the thought. The show had a very typical take on the whole idea, in the end saying it will only hurt one of the partners. While that may be true, I find that insecurity tends to be the real reason people get hurt. If you're comfortable with who you are and you can trust yourself, why always fear the worst? Trust and honesty is not a hard thing to achieve.
Back to the whole Obama affair debacle. Most of the reasoning behind people being so offended by it is because they've been raised in society and religion that tells them that going with your natural urges is immoral, even evil. For one thing, having sex with another human being in no way impedes your ability to lead the country. For another, in no way is it anyone's business but the people who are directly involved. I am tired of "morality" being shoved down our throats all the time. Being told the "proper" ways to lead ones life. Mind your own business, what people do in the privacy of their homes (or in these cases, hotel rooms) is no concern of yours.
Two of the best Presidents were ladies men. Kennedy and Clinton. Two men that I think did exceptionally well with their time in office. Does the fact that they cheated on their spouses have anything to do with that? No. The only reason it is relevant is because to me, it shows that it does not affect the ability to be a good leader for this country. Now, if Obama did have an affair, I am confident he will still keep fighting the good fight. I am pretty sure he's not going to stray from his actual job just because he may have gotten his rocks off in some woman's bed.
Bottom line is that it is not the end of the world, it's not our business, and it is most definitely not our place to judge him.
