Congressman Bob Etheridge Caught on Tape

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Ghostwriter

Why in the world would that matter?

Because of what ThetaDancer said:

Originally Posted by ThetaDancer

He should never have yelled at them or laid a hand on them; obviously he was in the wrong. But I also think it is rude to shove cameras in people's faces and ambush them on the street. I don't like it when Michael Moore or Bill O'Reilly engage in that sort of behavior, and I don't like it when these unidentified "students working on a project" do it, either.

I think it matters because it's an example of the lows of current public discourse.

He is a public figure who grabbed a person who was asking him a question. I can think of tons of answers and reactions by Etheridge that would not have included slapping and grabbing. I am sorry but you have to call this guy out for his actions.

Have you missed the multiple times I said that there is no excuse for what he did?

If not a bully then he is must be a whack job.

Really? So you've never overreacted to a situation? Ever? I'm impressed.

People who are not bullies or whack jobs can have bad days. Once again, this doesn't excuse it, but unless you have something showing that this is part of a pattern of behavior rather than an isolated incident, give the bully and whack job accusations a rest.

From what I see the kids were not being rude or insulting.

I consider sticking a camera in someone's face without first identifying yourself and asking permission very rude.