From the bottom of my heart, my deepest apologies to: Elijah Cummings, James

[Mike 03]

Clyburn, Emanuel Cleaver and John Lewis.

The fact that these civil rights icons were assaulted, spat upon and called epithets in the seat of our democracy, the halls of Congress, on Saturday, should be a source of painful humiliation to all Americans. This is so disgraceful, so unforgivable, that it should be punished. There is no question.

Even though we had a fantastic victory this weekened with Health Care, I am hoping fellow DUers are as appalled by the mistreatment of these great Americans, great Democratic politicians, that they may join me in writing to complain that those responsible for this digrace were not detained for their crimes and punished. This went way, way beyond free speech.

Thanks for at least reading this post.

[BrklynLiberal]

1. Their treatment was an embarrassment to this country....Sadly, the very existence

of such a group as the "Teapartiers" is an embarrassment.

[Hissyspit]

2. Apologies to Barney Frank and his partner, as well.

He said they heard multiple incidents of the epithets.

John Lewis on Sunday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBVW9KyC3-o

Rep. Lewis speaking on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Q9KWGZEnA

[Mike 03]

4. It is so disgusting, I am embarrassed to say this is bringing tears to my eyes. It is so wrong. NT

[lxlxlxl]

3. eyes on the prize...hope everyone visits the link below

http://www.newyorker.com/online/multimedia/2010/02/15/100215_multimedia_platon

[gratefultobelib]

7. Thank you for this. I watched them all.

[Warren DeMontague]

5. Unbelievable.

Of course, I'm sure the media outrage generated will be nothing compared to the spasms of rage generated when Moveon made a dumb pun with Gen. Petraeus's name.

Because, you know, that was REALLY offensive. :eyes:

[Mike 03]

6. Yes, absolutely, the Brilliant Barney Frank was derided as a "Fag." It is so shameful

I don't know where to begin or what to suggest at this point. I wish I were more optimistic. Barney Frank is very, very brilliant when it comes to trying to configure a system to reform our banks.

[DoBotherMe]

8. It upsets me so much

I don't know what to do, I feel helpless. I want to write them to apologize. It's been on my mind since I read about it. Shameful '60s crap that I never wanted to experience again. Hateful cretins. Dana ; )

[madokie]

9. I join you in offering my apology too

forgive those teabagger fools for they know not what they do. I doubt any of them know the significance these five mens place in history.

[Omaha Steve]

10. K&R!