A scandal involving a staffer for a Female Democratic Senator has shocked Capitol Hill. The incident involves a gay sex video tape, filmed in the Senate hearing room, that grips the whole nation.
The video has also brought into question the security measures used within the Senate chambers. The blatantness of the footage has generated a raging debate over the limits of personal behavior inside the sacred confines of American democracy.
The staffer has yet to be identified and calls for a complete investigation are on the rise. Some hold that this incident proves that the oversight and accountability of those holding official positions needs to be tightened.
What is the future impact of this controversy on the already tense political environment, and how does it affect the new emphasis on ethics and responsibility among government officials?
