Should people who were appointed by impeached politicians be fired

A person may be scrutinized for whatever; but until the person is proven guilty, he/she can still perform as required by law for his/her duties.

LOL. There is still a time that after you did something wrong you are innocent until you get the verdict from the court. In that time period? The person should still be scrutinized, shouldn't they?

It is what I would do if I were a crook!lol

That's a really good point. You want to look good hire someone squeaky clean. Excellent thought.

Yes.. It's really sad but what's even worst is that these corrupt officials are shameless.

That's the sad truth of it, money has influenced people, and usually not for the better.

What if you unknowingly invested in a ponzi scheme? I heard on the news yesterday that many of the people who lost everything in Madeoff's rip off will be put at the head of the list to get at least some of their money back because they were innocent victims. Along this same line, why would someone automatically be guilty of anything simply because they were hired by a corrupt politician?

Why would a corrupt politician hire an innocent unless he thought that the hired could be swayed to do as he wished. Would that be someone that is qualified for the job?

As far as the investment goes, Investments are risks. Whether or not it is a scheme you have to face the fact that you may lose your money. Since these people didn't know it was illegal what were they told? They would have to get their money back based on what their expectations were. Look at all the people who invest in stocks. Should they be allowed to get their money back because they thought they were going to make a profit? I know the law doesn't work that way. Because it was an illegal operation, those who didn't knowingly participate will get their money back. I don't necessarily agree with that philosophy when we are talking about investments that you could lose your money in anyway.

So true... It is up to the law to decide on innocence or guilt.

I see your point. I guess it really depends on what the hired person's situation is. Did that person help the politician or did they just "do their job" without breaking the law or helping the politician to break the law.

I guess if they are going to be fired they have the right to argue their position although they should still be fired. I would definitely have to say their appointment becomes null and void when the person that hires them steps down because of wrong doing. We shouldn't let them keep their position whether the politician steps down for wrong doing or whether he is impeached.

Your answer of the worker "straightening up" implies that they might not be the right choice for the job. Should the person have a second chance to do what they were supposed to do to begin with?