Stand by Your Man

When Tammy Wynette sang "Stand By Your Man" over 40 years ago, it's unlikely she had Silda Wall Spitzer's situation in mind. Why share a husband's shame? Marital indiscretions should be private - - though perhaps not when it includes breaking the law. But when the humiliation goes public, why do so many wives put on a brave smile and continue to support the men who hurt them? And what about the ones that don't? Standing By Your Spouse...Friday morning at 9, on The Sound of Ideas.Connie Schultz Columnist, The Plain Dealer
Jerry Austin Political Consultant
Lauren Bowen Professor, Political Science, John Carroll University