I will be clear. I don’t know John Latschar and don’t care. However, he recently won some award concerning his work with the Gettysburg Battlefield and that’s great. But what heated it up was the news about his alleged use of a work computer for something, well, controversial. According to the news report, “Federal investigators found more than 3,400 sexually-explicit images on a work computer belonging to Gettysburg Battlefield Supt. John Latschar, as part of a year-long review of alleged misconduct at the park.”
The “Enemy” of American Exceptionalism wrote that: “The news concerning Latschar’s inappropriate use of government computers will no doubt distract from his accomplishments and give fuel to his detractors. I am not a federal employee so I can’t comment on how they’ve chosen to handle this particular violation. Can someone tell me what counts as a “sexually explicit” photograph for the federal government? Does it include a Sports Illustrated swim suit issue? I do agree that Latschar should be focusing on other issues during his working hours, but I honestly could care less what he looks at. This little piece of supposedly salacious news tells me next to nothing about Latschar’s character.”
Interesting. True, lets not jump to conclusions. Also, true, I don’t care what anyone does with a personal home computer. BUT, if you are stupid enough to use a work computer to view pornographic material, if you can’t wait to get home… that does speak a lot about someone’s character! I don’t understand the thinking that someone’s irresponsible behavior while on the job does not speak to their character or judgement? Hello! This guy was at work. If these photos are porn, he deserves to be fired.
Levin later admitted in his comments section, “I never met Latschar and I have absolutely no interest in what he does beyond preserving the Gettysburg battlefield.” Not surprising Levin would feel this way. However, it does matter, whether Levin likes it or not.
And finally, let me get this straight, Levin thinks that Federal investigators will get involved over Sport’s Illustrated swim suit images!? Is that the implication here, sure seems like it.
