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Letters: Why can’t politicians admit their crimes?

South Carolina State House
South Carolina State House tdominick@thestate.com

In view of all the politicians who have been indicted for alleged wrongdoing, wouldn’t it be refreshing if maybe just one would say: “Yes, I knew better, but I did it. I’m sorry and willing to take responsibility for my actions.”

As President Donald Trump would say, “Sad.”

Howard Gilbert

West Columbia

This story was originally published June 1, 2017 at 5:25 PM with the headline "Letters: Why can’t politicians admit their crimes?."

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