Charles Wingate
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Claims to fame: Republican Colorado Springs (Co.) City Council member, 2001; thief; porn addict
Moral apex: Convicted on 16 felony counts and two misdemeanor charges…
But: None of his convictions involve sex crimes; instead, he was nailed for bouncing checks, charging pizzas to his state-issued credit card, and stealing and pawning city-owned equipment, including his city-owned computer.
Why he’s here: Because he was also a habitual (some might suggest addicted) Internet porn surfer — using, of course, his city-owned computer, on city time.
Fun fact: He was also sued for failing to pay off his campaign debts.
Memorable “Want some cheese with that whine?” quote:
“Everyone in the Republican Party can break the rules except me.”
Suggested Bible reading for Mr. Wingate:
Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
— Mark 7:22-23
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