Whenever we turn on the TV or open a newspaper, we are inundated with stories of public officials who were caught up in scandals.

Should we care?
Are public officials always expected to make ethical decisions?
Do they serve as our role models?
Should bad actions lead to punishment or firing of public officials?
Should we just leave them alone to do their jobs?
Do the details of the scandal matter?

A fascinating (politics free) discussion about the Jewish perspective on scandals involving public officials.