Red Herrings

Red Herring:

"A diverting of attention from the main subject by introducing some irrelevant topic.

From the use of a red herring in training hunting dogs to follow a scent."  (Webster)

Examples:  Public attention to adultery,  sexual harassment,  and  exhibitionism.

Solution:  Wives  help solve the problems and keep it out of the press.

                 Press--keep the focus on Public Issues.