Chicago Congressman Removed From House Floor

A Congressman from Chicago was removed from the floor of the House of Representatives for violation of the rules of decorum.  He took off his suit jacket and pulled a “hoodie” up over his head.  Obviously he was making a statement about the shooting of Trayvon Martin.  As my mother said, remember your manners.

There is a time and place for everything.  If this Congressman wanted to make a statement, he did so.  He told the world that people like him care little about the law or the rules and will refuse to conform their conduct to the processes established in America for an orderly society.

I doubt that his dis-respect for the House itself was intended to fuel harsh feelings toward the lawless, but that is precisely what it stands for.

I have no quarrel with this man protesting for or against issues, policies or people.  But his conduct was not necessary in order to amplify his speech.  In fact, it accomplished the opposite of what he was presumably trying to do. 

Instead of bringing attention to the kind of “racial profiling” he believes was at the heart of the tragic shooting, he reminded America that some people, even some who have been elected to office, feel like the law should not apply to them.

That’s not a good way to earn respect for yourself or your opinions.

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