Reply #122: This is an issue because "the officer" is pressing charges.

[ShortnFiery]

Let's enjoy a little experiment here? Ms. Rice has not only changed her hair but has totally relaxed it so that it is flowing instead of pasted down on her head. Hey, I like it for a nice change.

How about this SAME OFFICER grab Ms. Rice from behind tomorrow? Hum? ... I doubt that even if Condi reacted as if she was being assaulted - thereby also punching this officer in the chest ... no, I seriously doubt that this man would hold onto his job. He'd be fired in a New York minute for what you term "doing his job."

Yes, in essence, when it comes down to brass tacks, the officer did his job, but he did his job piss poorly for not taking an extra step to be in her field of vision. This officer grabbed a Congresswoman from behind - there's a less ham handed way to get someones attention right after passing through a crowded checkpoint? How many dignitaries and politicians have been grabbed from behind? The world may never know. :P