Originally Posted by billethkid

Of course, tonight, NBC played a clip of the marine video last night and the "boo" that followed.
The statement of the thread origin was:

"Last night these "Patriotic Americans" booed a soldier currently serving in Iraq....."

Addressing the thread as presented, there should be no booing. And after watching and listening to the NBC clip one would be hard pressed to determine if there were anymore than one or two...make it three or four. As some have said it is not the number it was the act. However, to state "...these 'Patriotic
Americans' booed a soldier..." asserts a much broader intent....which it definitely was not. Said more accurately on this subject at last nights Republican debate, Patriotic Americans in attendance were disturbed by a handful of disrespectfuls in the audience. This was in fact the reality of the incident!

As far as the criticism of those who did not jab back at the "handful" of those who booed...I learned a long time ago in public speaking to not be swayed from the intent by isolated jeers or commentary. They did exactly what they were supposed to do and not give any recognition/distinction to the isolated three or four.

And given the super microscope and listening devices on every word, in this case not said....if they would have said something then we no doubt would be debating/arguing/wrangling over the Republicans who were stomping on the audiences first amendment rights.....I betcha!!!

No matter how it is painted/presented, the booing did in no way have anything to do with the character of the audience or the debate participants.

Too bad more time was not spent here on the merits/demerits of the content of the debate.

btk