Esenberg: The Lesson

Rick Esenberg thinks there's a valuable lesson for politicians in the Republican recall victory.

...perhaps we have learned that our public officials do not have to run away from tough challenges or allow unaddressed issues to fester. Maybe they don't have to gloss over unpleasant realities. They just may be able to act upon principle and treat the voters as adults who understand that there are times when pain is unavoidable.

That would be a good thing.