Do "precocious" kids bring on themselves unwarranted and unwanted attention by adults?

Cannon may say a resounding "no" to all of the above.

But if so, why even bring any of this up?

Polling throughout America shows many citizens believe those in power — especially congressmen — have great arrogance.

While others struggle financially, congressmen accept yearly automatic cost-of-living raises.

Many are wined and dined by lobbyists, even taking golfing trips to Scotland that most Americans couldn't afford.

They refuse to raise the minimum wage. They refuse to adopt any kind of law that would help the poorer among us to get health care.

For House members, they run in specially drawn districts that ensure perpetual re-election (unless maybe you solicit minors for sex).

As incumbents, they have huge financial resources — allowing them to raise millions of dollars, outspending challengers 100-to-1.

And then when a serious scandal breaks, they blame the victims. They blame the opposing party for "leaking" the information to the media near an election. They blame everyone except those whose public trust is to watch over these youngsters and protect them.

Leaders don't stand up, take responsibility and resign. Instead, they point fingers at others.

What does it matter if Democrats did leak the stuff on Foley?

What does it matter if many of the pages are precocious?

Wrong is wrong.

And more and more, U.S. senators and representatives, people we've elected to represent us and make wise decisions, are failing us.

And failing us badly.

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E-mail: bbjr@desnews.com.