Who knew “foot tapping” is used to solicit sex in bathrooms? Personal sexual behavior is private. However, Senator Craig as a staunch Right Wing Republican has used his political power in a very anti-gay way, voting down hate crime and gay marriage legislation. At this writing it looks as though Senator Craig’s going to be forced to resign and enter a “gay rehab.”
Idaho Sen. Craig accused of lewd behavior
From earthtimes.org
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, said Monday police misconstrued his actions before arresting him for alleged lewd behavior in a Minneapolis airport men’s restroom.
The incident occurred June 11 at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Craig pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in Minnesota Aug. 8, Roll Call reported. Craig paid more than $500 in fines, was placed on one year’s probation and was given a 10-day jail term that was stayed.
An airport undercover officer said Craig tapped his foot while in the next toilet stall, which he “recognized … as a signal used by persons wishing to engage in lewd conduct.”
Roll Call reported Craig was detained about 45 minutes, at one point handing the arresting officer a business card identifying him as a U.S. senator and said “What do you think about that?”
The senator issued a statement, saying he had complained to police that they were “misconstruing my actions,” CNN reported.
“I was not involved in any inappropriate conduct,” he said. “I should have had the advice of counsel in resolving this matter. In hindsight, I should not have pled guilty. I was trying to handle this matter myself quickly and expeditiously.”
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