What they do in their bedrooms should not be a concern of the public. But beyond that, they should be as transparent as possible.

By assuming governmental positions, they should expect the heighten public scrutiny – especially their finances. This is the only way to keep corruption out of the government.

As for the personal scandals, it's the same as every other celebrity. People have a desire to know everything. When they throw themselves into the limelight, they should already know and willing to pay the price. They are literally “public figures”.