jjVery, very telling reactions to South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford going dark for a few days. Those who worship at the altar of government are ghast. His long-time South Carolina political enemies are pouncing, trying to portray Sanford as downright dangerous.

Back up. The concept of continuous communication with every chief executive is perhaps 30 years old. Whatever did we do before that? Are we not bombarded with pleas to slow down, unplug, and tune into the Real World? What exactly might happen with the governor of SC out of pocket that would endanger the welfare of residents of the state? Seriously. He is a man, not a superhero.

At least not yet.