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Analyzing the political design of our lawmakers
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It would not be unpatriotic in my opinion, because the fact that we can show our disapproval of the most powerful man in the country by booing and heckling him shows the length at which free speech extends in this country. Is it extremely disrespectful? Yes, and I don't really agree with people doing it because whether you agree with the president or not, you should at the very least show him respect. And I definitely don't think anyone in congress should do it. But if anyone wants to practice free speech, it should not be called unpatriotic, even if you don't agree with their message or how they deliver that message.
ReplyDeleteSorry -- *why* should one "at the very least" show him respect?
ReplyDeleteI know, I know -- we're showing "the office" respect.
George Washington must be spinning in his grave.
IMHO, we all show entirely too much respect for these offices, let alone for the holders of them. They are supposed to be the servants of the people; they act like masters; we show respect when it should be them showing respect to us.
For that matter, I don't see how sitting there quietly while a politician says things you disagree with is respectful -- it seems disrespectful to your own opinions and your own beliefs.
Go ahead and boo the President. Even if you're a Congressperson. He's a big guy; he can handle it.
(But to your main point: Of course it's not unpatriotic, even, as you say, if you think it's improper. Thanks for the good distinction.)
@ McWong, I do see your point. I'm not really suggesting to just sit back and take it, but I guess I think there is a more respectful to show you disagree with someone than to heckle them. Be part of a protest, or write a letter. But maybe I am wrong. Maybe a person's point gets across better when they can shout it in front of a crowd and rally the troops so to speak. At the very least, it certainly gets lots of news coverage when that is the approach taken.
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