For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: even the Gray Lady calls for Rangel to step down.
Congressman Charles Rangel was far from humbled after the ethics committee admonished him for taking corporate-paid Caribbean junkets in violation of the House ethics code. Rather, the New York Democrat berated the panel's leaders on the House floor.
The moment was characteristic of Mr. Rangel's arrogance throughout the investigation, which continues into more serious allegations about his official behavior. It is one more reason why Speaker Nancy Pelosi - who championed ethics reform - should stop protecting him and relieve him of his crucial role as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee.
It stands to reason the person charged with writing the tax code would actually follow it.
