The saga of the New York's seemingly high-minded governor, Eliot Spitzer, has kept us all riveted for days, ever since the New York Times first broke the story of his hiring of a $1000-an-hour prostitute.

His wife, Silda Wall Spitzer, a former corporate lawyer who left her career to support her husband's political aspirations and look after their three daughters, has stood by his side.

Today, the Times features a profile of "Kristen," Spitzer's hired escort. Kristen, whose actual name Ashley Youmans, is 22 and beautiful. She has suffered a troubled past, including physical abuse, drugs and homelessness.

If you were in Silda Wall Spitzer's position, would you stand by your husband? 

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