Watch democracy in action, Florida-style. (at least somebody who understands what it is about)

[Mass]

(and sorry to add another thread on the subject, but most people seem to miss the point: cops silence a kid asking election question in Florida)

http://harpers.org/archive/2007/09/hbc-90001235

Video of the Day: Skull, Bones and Electricity
DEPARTMENT Washington Babylon
BY Ken Silverstein
PUBLISHED September 18, 2007

Andrew Meyer, a student at the University of Florida, wanted to ask Senator John Kerry a question during a forum held on Monday: was he, like President Bush, a member of Yale’s Skull & Bones secret society?

I personally don’t care much about Skull & Bones, which some people believe rules the world but to me looks like a club for a bunch of privileged jerks biding their time before they actually start ruling the world. (On the other hand, it is alarming that Skull & Bones’ members include the notorious nuclear power plant operator Montgomery Burns.) Still, it would have been interesting to hear Kerry’s answer, and he seemed ready to give one.

Unfortunately, he never got the chance as police moved in and tasered Meyer before dragging him away. Watch democracy in action, Florida-style.

[Old Vet]

1. This asshole ran up and grabbed the mike ...

From someone else asking questions. This dude wanted a scene and got it.

[midlife_mo_Jo]

2. This guy

had plenty of opportunity to talk and ask questions. So much so, that he wouldn't let Kerry answer his questions.

Free speech and democracy have nothing to do with hogging a mike at a forum where people are taking turns asking questions. He was nudged along at least once, if not two or three times, before the cops started using more force to remove him. And then he acted like a screaming maniac.

The tasering was very likely over the top, but using force - as in physically removing him - was not.

ETA - Sorry, I meant to reply to the OP! We agree.

[whistle]

3. The video has been removed