Poll: Is it proper to heckle The First Lady of the United States? [View all]

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Michelle Obama DNC Fundraiser Speech Interrupted By LGBT Protester

WASHINGTON -- First lady Michelle Obama's speech Tuesday evening at a private Democratic National Committee fundraiser was interrupted by a protester, who demanded equality for gays and lesbians.

About 12 minutes into Obama's 20-minute speech, a woman standing at the front of the crowd began yelling for an executive order on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights.

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The DNC fundraiser on Tuesday took place in the backyard of the home of donors Karen Dixon and Nan Schaffer in Washington. Tickets for the event ranged from $500 to $10,000, according to a DNC official, although Cronk said there was also a $100 student/young professional rate that several of the GetEQUAL activists qualified for.

Obama's main thrust in her speech was to urge donors to stay engaged and back the president's agenda, even though there's no presidential election coming up.
"That is why it is simply not enough to just elect a president every four years," she said. "We need you to be engaged in every election -- every election -- because special elections matter. Mid-term elections really matter. It matters who we send to Congress. It matters. And if you don't believe me, just look at the record. Look at the difference just a few votes in Congress can make when it comes to the issues that we say we care about."
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/04/michelle-obama-protester_n_3386874.html

39 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
	No, because The First Lady is a private citizen and is not responsible for White House policy.
	8 (21%)
	No, because it is rude to interrupt anyone while they are speaking.
	18 (46%)
	No, not at a private event at a private residence.
	0 (0%)
	Sometimes it\'s okay - if it is a public event.
	3 (8%)
	Yes, anywhere / anytime.
	9 (23%)
	Yes, I\'m an American and can say whatever the hell I want no matter if it\'s a public or private venue.
	0 (0%)
	Yes, because I do not think it is rude or inappropriate.
	0 (0%)
	Other.
	1 (3%)
	0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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