Kahuna: In the thug way of thinking which prevails in this White House, the plant with gun was there to draw attention of folks to think the Conservatives who are against the bill (as well as others, but he won't admit that), that they are kooks and nuts.

Just like why the left tries to demonize Sarah Palin.

It's simply Chicago style politics. This is just part of the community organizer handbook. Obama HAS NO message. It's look at what this hand is doing while the other is sticking it to you.