A reader’s note from the Facebook debate over my Ensign piece:

We religious right types are often accused of not separating church from politics. But for me, if he was a member of my church, I would want to see public confession and repentance and would gladly accept him back into fellowship. However, I would think long and hard about his continued usefulness as my senator. To paraphrase Tom Hagan (from the Godfather), “it’s just politics.” With further political battles ahead against gay marriage and abortion, Ensign is damaged goods. Though he still may be the best available. That’s for the Nevada GOP and the people of Nevada to determine.