Mark Foley and his cover...

Congressman Mark Foley, a Florida Republican, tendered his resignation today, after allegedly sending sexually exlplicit messages to minors.

Saying he was "deeply sorry," Congressman Mark Foley (R-FL) resigned from Congress today, hours after ABC News questioned him about sexually explicit internet messages with current and former congressional pages under the age of 18.

Ironically, Mr. Foley was the co-chairman and founder of the Senate Caucus on Missing and Exploited Children. Foley, considered a shoo-in for re-election for his seat, ironically helped to author overhaul legislation for sex offenders, as well as legislation that would make it illegal for credit card companies to authorize payments to sites that feature child pornography. Nice cover, I guess, if you're involved in such pursuits.

If what is alleged is true (and Congressman Foley's abrupt resignation in this matter leaves one with little doubt), then Mr. Foley certainly deserves to render full payment to society for his criminal behavior. While I am sorry to lose a Republican seat in the House, I am not sorry to see Congressman Foley out the door.

If what is alleged is true, then good riddance.