I dont understand why the dems are making such a huge deal about this. Obviously this man has some serious concerns about this and as an elected official representing the people, voiced his concern, albeit, maybe not in the most respectful way. I think there needs to be more of these outbursts and havin our elected officials voice themselves and their people in a most direct manner, rather than sit back and quietly vote. Reminds me of something that would happen back in the revolution.. officials arguing amongst one another, hammering it out, calling out issues and challenging those in charge.

On a similar note, I dont think he needs to apologize anymore than he already has, and should not be prosecuted for his actions.

Would copy/paste but at work.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32797625...th_care_reform

 

at least it didnt break out into a fist fight like parliament does right?

 

I think what he did was tactless, but I don't see any reason for him to apologize aside from making the initial disruption.

Partisan politics has gotten way out of control over the last few months and at some point this shit needs to stop so that everyone will start sharing points of view and moving forward rather than the loads of in-fighting we have seen so far.

 

Wilson's assertion was incorrect as well.

 

dawt.

What he did in a situation like that was tacky and disrespectful. Even Republicans were saying that it was horrible, disrespectful and wrong. Don't just pin this on the Dems. McCain is even behind the "disrespectful" train. However he did apologize and it was accepted. I think it should end there.

Obama even said I will honor and listen to reasonable ideas and concerns and let's work on this together. He was reaching out to both sides and calling each side on their crap. It may seem like he was attacking the Reps. but that is because they are the ones behind a bunch of the crap and scare tactics.

If Wilson asks to talk to Obama about ideas, Obama will gladly welcome him with an open mind.

 

as incorrect and disrespectful as it was i at least give him props for having the balls to disrupt the president, just imagine what could happen if people voiced themselves more aggressively (and had ground to stand on)

 

The point is in that format (as well with a union addresses), it is respectful to not interrupt the speech. Anyone (except Wilson) will tell you that.

The Commander-in-chief deserves the highest respect. Even Bush deserved it whenever he talked in a joint address or state of the union adresses

 

i dunno, i guess i was just rather impressed.

 

At least he didn't throw a shoe.

 

respect my ass

respect is earned, not given simply because you're the president ... especially when almost half the population don't approve of your job so far and its only been six months ... doesnt sound like a great way to earn respect imo

that said
he should have been a little smarter in what he was doing, he should have known that it was goign to cause an issue but ya know what it was a heat of the moment thing. he apologized, time to move on.

i for one am glad to see a politician who is willing to share some emotion on tv and in congress with his peers. regardless if he was dem or republican or for or against my own views, im so tired of backpeddling, no answer, skirt the issue politicians with no emotion what so ever. at least he had the balls to stand up and say shit even if it was the wrong time and place.