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At what point is a politician's life private? When elected, do they give up that right to privacy? While some argue that knowing personal details about a politician's home life is relevant, at what point is it just plain gossip? This past weekend, ne

At what point is a politician's life private? When elected, do they give up that right to privacy? While some argue that knowing personal details about a politician's home life is relevant, at what point is it just plain gossip? This past weekend, news erupted that Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and his wife had separated, and infidelity rumours followed, but is it news, and should it cast a shadow over his political career? Then, of course, there is that one mayor who would smoke crack in his spare time. Chime in with your view at nsnews.com.