...neither side in the health care reform "debate" is reacting appropriately to the death threats and other acts being perpetrated by nut jobs.
Too many on the right are simply saying "Well, this is wrong, of course, but people are angry," and too many on the left just want to use the pictures and other coverage of the actions to raise money for their campaigns.
Both sides should stand up together (dare I say bipartisanly?) and shout from the Senate and House floors:
"STOP NOW. Whether you agree or disagree with recent legislation, the way to make your voice heard is through the ballot box, and may the people with the better ideas win in November and beyond. And, as governmental officials sworn to support the constitution, we'll actively support the prosecution of anyone or any group -- of either party, from any constituency -- who acts violently or calls for violence."
24 March 2010
You know that the US political system has "jumped the shark" when...
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