Reply #148: Tell you what, since you asked me nice.

[AtomicKitten]

It was a midday (PST) interview with Wolfie on CNN yesterday. You can research the transcript if you like. The delightful treatment I've received here at DU for having the audacity to have a different opinion doesn't predispose me to look it up for anyone.

She also didn't deny hitting the cop for whatever that's worth; Jon Stewart commented on that and the interview last night. She said quite clearly she heard the guard ask her to stop more than once, but didn't stop because she felt he should have recognized her since she's one of only 14 black congressfolk on the hill.

Now I'm sorry the interview with her doesn't fit in with the picture you want to paint to excuse her decision to keep on cruising through security.

FTR: I agree she is a target. I realize she has been the victim of vicious racism.

However, in this hypersecurity post 9/11 environment, it was her responsibility and duty to submit to security procedures regardless of how bullshit she thought they were. Al Gore did several times at airports, and he is certainly more recognizable.

And now all this is happening and it's a crying shame.

If she had followed protocol, I'd be right there with you in your outrage.