Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien vs. Heckler

[Sen. Walter Sobchak]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawinigan_Handshake

On the day of the incident, Chrétien was in Hull, Quebec to commemorate the first National Flag of Canada Day. As Chrétien addressed the assembled crowd, anti-poverty activists heckled the Prime Minister over proposed changes to Canada's unemployment insurance program, and, as he made his way to his limousine at the cessation of the ceremonies, Chrétien was confronted by Clennett. At that moment, Chrétien grabbed Clennett by the back of the neck and chin, forcing Clenett to the ground and breaking one of his teeth.[1] Another protester that then blocked Chrétien's passage had his megaphone knocked away by the Prime Minister, and was promptly pushed to the ground by Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers

Take notes Mr. President,

[Puregonzo1188]

1. Wait he was trying to escape anti-poverty activists by getting to his limousine? Sounds like a

winner.

[laundry_queen]

3. Yeah.

Instead, he should've corralled them 8 blocks away in a 'free speech zone' and then the Prime Minister of Canada should've left on a bicycle.

I think the point was missed here.

[frogmarch]

2. How not to respond to protesters, even

hecklers.

Chrétien - is that pronounced cretin? What a shmuck.

[EvilAL]

4. haha, I remember that,

There was a close-up video of it that I remember seeing, but I can't find it. Here's the CBC news report on it..

[EvilAL]

5. and another time

he almost pushed a reporter down the stairs saying something like WILL YOU GET OUT OF MY WAY!! please.. heheheh

[EvilAL]

6. lol, I don't know.. what happened?? classic..