Indiscretion? Al Pirro's affairs are indiscretions. Hevesi used taxpayer money for his private use, and no one seems to think he should be held accountable.

I think the public would care very much if the media -- outside the blogosphere -- covered the story. How does Hevesi's theft stack up against other public officials' theft? How did others who got caught with their hand in the till get treated? Who else has been allowed to repay with a "sorry," and no consequences?

I'd like to think my government is honest, but when someone who has admitted to stealing is given a pass, I have to wonder about every transaction our officials make.