My take: there is no excuse for Brewer's behavior. It is just another sign of a disrespect for the office of President and disrespect for the man currently occupying that office. Can you imagine the outrage had this occurred in 1984 and the president was Ronald Reagan? In the last 3 years, this President has been subject to a number of public slights that no president has endured. Can you imagine Dwight Eisenhower being heckled by a sitting member of Congress at a speech in front of a joint session of Congress like Barack Obama was in 2009 by Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC)? Can you imagine a birther controversy erupting about Sen. John McCain's place of birth had he won in 2008?
The question is: why is this happening? Part of it stems from the incivility that is plaguing our politics. But I think it goes beyond that. In my opinion, it has to do with race. There are some who will never accept a president of any color other than white. It is up to society as a whole, however, to condemn that kind of behavior and attitude.
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It is always ok though when a liberal points the finger at a Republican President:
Brian Williams Points Finger At Bush In 2006 Interview
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2012/01/29/brian_williams_points_finger_at_bush_in_2006_interview.html
If Brian Williams had actually wagged his finger in President Bush's face in anger I would 100% agree that it was disrespectful. I watched the video. He didn't at all. They were having a conversation & Brian Williams was using his hands to gesture--not pointing in anger at POTUS. The Brewer-Obama incident is different & she clearly stuck her finger in his face in anger. I had a colleague do that to me many years ago & told them they better move it or I would do it for them. I, and you whoever you are, know the difference...
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