What is the mentality behind politicians who pay for s*x?

Question

Why do they feel the need to do so?

Answer 1

it trully has nothing to do with power. I really wish people would quit saying that. Just bc they are "politicians" and they pay for s*x doesnt' mean they should be classified any differntly than people whom pay for s*x.

Answer 2

Might have been due partly to a bad marriage.  His wife is georgeous, why would he do this to her if the marriage was healthy?  Why did he bring her to the press conference? \That must have been humiliating to stand next to the one who cheated on her.  Of Course, he probably had all kinds of money and power, maybe she is addicted to that sort.

Answer 3

Because they can and because it makes them feel like big studs. Obviously lacking not only in brains but self confidence as well.

Answer 4

it's not just THEM, why does anyone feel the need to pay for s*x? Just cause Spitzer was horny and made a bad choice doesnt make him this crazy evil do-er. People have needs and maybe his wife wasn't meeting his. No one is perfect, he's still a human being

Answer 5

Since they "love" to tax everyone they know they can do this and not have to worry  about them paying tax

Answer 6

it's all about POWER..............................I can do this and I can do that...........because I'm powerful in my own mind

Answer 7

Because they don't understand true love, compassion, and commitment to one person.

Answer 8

It's called the oldest profession in the world for a reason.  Politicians aren't the only ones who do it, but they are who you hear about when caught.  Plus if married, they might (mistakenly) think it is a safer way to "get some strange."

Answer 9

Sexuality and people's needs and desires is not as simple as many seem to think. I'm always amazed at the simplistic and judgemental comments that come out in cases like this.

Men (and some women) go to prostitutes for a variety of reasons.

Why would they do that when they can sleep with a woman for free by just picking someone up? That is a common question.

Well, here's the way I see it:

Anyone with a high level or high profile position or someone in power has a lot to lose. Say they are unfulfilled sexually but their mate is excellent in all other regards - a lot more common a situation than many think. Then what do they do?

If they divorce or separate they lose a lot - ie. a spouse who may have been an irreplaceable benefit to their position; tons of assets; reputation.

If they pick up a one-nighter or take a mistress there are all kinds of risks with that scenario. Mistresses are often not content to stay that way. Jealousy, greed and all kinds of risks are incurred with this option.

However, a prostitute is a professional. She's doing it for the money and is unlikely to get attached to her john and start making things difficult (understatement) for him. For a man of power who wants something else it's actually the least risky option.

Answer 10

They are just Hippocrates .  I'm in power i can do what I want .

You on the other hand must follow the rules I set down .  We see it all the time in politicians and religious leaders .

Power corrupts . Money corrupts.  

  As far as paying for s*x .... Whether you get it from your wife or a hooker , there is no free ride.. everything has a cost .

  But $80,000  worth of prostitutes over the years , give me a break.

   And , what's with this guys wife .. stand by your fallen man?

Answer 11

Because they have tons of money and do it for the excitement!

Answer 12

Have a 'deadly combination', if you will:  A Chief Law Enforcer of a state who graduates to Boss of Chief Law Enforcer letting his little head rule his Big Head!!!

Power corrupts.  Absolute power...etc.