Sanford Owes Hikers an Apology
He's apologized to his family. And to his staff, and to the people of his state.
Now he owes a big sorry to Appalachian Trail hikers. The 2,000-mile "AT" is America's pilgrimage. Few actually hike its length, but it's on the bucket list for so many American dreamers.
I do a section every year, and I'm just about on track to reach the peak of Mt, Katahdin when I'm 80 or so. You'll meet the greatest people in the world there (or see no one for days). And you'll encounter yourself. It's the only good, non-evil thing I do. (I work in public relations).
Now it's become a euphemism for sordid behavior. Sanford's done for hiking the trail what Larry Craig did for airport restrooms. He must be held accountable.
I'm supposed to ask for a week off for my annual hike, and all I'll get are snickers. Hikers will be making up cover stories, pretending they're going to the shore or something. You'll pass them on mountain paths, and they will avert their eyes. Scoutmasters will start taking kids to Vegas and Atlantic City. This must not stand.
Now he owes a big sorry to Appalachian Trail hikers. The 2,000-mile "AT" is America's pilgrimage. Few actually hike its length, but it's on the bucket list for so many American dreamers.
I do a section every year, and I'm just about on track to reach the peak of Mt, Katahdin when I'm 80 or so. You'll meet the greatest people in the world there (or see no one for days). And you'll encounter yourself. It's the only good, non-evil thing I do. (I work in public relations).
Now it's become a euphemism for sordid behavior. Sanford's done for hiking the trail what Larry Craig did for airport restrooms. He must be held accountable.
I'm supposed to ask for a week off for my annual hike, and all I'll get are snickers. Hikers will be making up cover stories, pretending they're going to the shore or something. You'll pass them on mountain paths, and they will avert their eyes. Scoutmasters will start taking kids to Vegas and Atlantic City. This must not stand.
