Online Public Relations Thoughts

The Los Angeles Council President has resigned over racial remarks she made in private that were recorded and leaked to the media.  She said the comments were made during a time of intense frustration, which comes through in the tone of her voice.  That's no defense in the public's eye, and she knows it.  The real question is how could she not know it would be revealed?  In the internet age, all communications, verbal or otherwise, are subject to discovery.  Politicians have to watch their words at all times and discipline their thinking.  Celebrities are in the same situation as Kanye West is finding out. There is no excuse at any time for the use of racist language.  Public figures are being held to a higher standard, which is good.