A statement from Rep. Broun on the town hall meeting situation. This was a response to what I talked about earlier here and here. I don't doubt that the statement shouted by an attendee was unpleasant for Broun. I just think that it called for an immediate response from him that it wasn't appropriate.
I guess here is my standard for Republicans and Democrats dealing with a situation like this: What would Atticus Finch have said during the meeting?
My guess: "Well, sir, I know you are just joking, but that is something we shouldn't even joke about. Tea Party members have been unfairly portrayed as being violent, and you know you're not and I know you're not, but we shouldn't say things that will serve to foster that unfair impression." Then he could have gone on with the response he gave to the question.
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