Mr. Stupak was either disingenuous from the beginning or sacrificed his principles under pressure.  If the former, he is worthy of contempt.  If the latter, he might be worthy of pity, even though he valued his office more than his principles.  His attempt to justify his surrender based on the good he thinks will come from the health care bill was pathetic.  Pro-life voters in his district should not be deceived, and pro-choice voters will hardly find him heroic.  It’s time for Mr. Stupak to be retired from the Congress.