Should Petraeus stay or go?

Should Petraeus stay or go?

It was today announced that General David Petraeus had resigned as Director of the CIA, as a result of an extra-marital affair.

What's your view? Should Petraeus have resigned for this reason, or should he have stayed in his position?

How do you feel more generally about public officials' personal lives? As public officials, should their personal lives be open to additional scrutiny, or should they remain personal?

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