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In reply to the discussion: Poll: Is it proper to heckle The First Lady of the United States? [View all]mike_c
(36,281 posts)83. where is the line between heckling and challenging...?
If you asked whether it is OK to challenge the First Lady for public statements then I'd likely reply "yes, under any circumstances." When I consider heckling in that context, I feel the same way-- if the heckling is to challenge an assertion, or an assumption, or a conclusion that seems inappropriate then those sorts of things should ALWAYS be open to challenge in an open society. Heckling just to be impolite is, well, impolite. But no one should be above challenge. Ever. And anyone who expects to be above challenge is automatically intellectually dishonest, in my estimation.
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"No, because it is rude to interrupt anyone while they are speaking." Except when you're GWB and
Luminous Animal
Jun 2013
#1
That 'someone' was an Iraqi. Last time I checked Michelle didn't murder anyone's family.
JaneyVee
Jun 2013
#53
I agree 100% - don't start the fight and then whine about your target confronting you!
hedgehog
Jun 2013
#64
Not me. I'm against heckling, period, since IT INTERFERES WITH OTHERS' RIGHT TO hear the speaker.
Honeycombe8
Jun 2013
#91
She wasn't just yelling. She was interrupting a speech on anotehr topic & preventing others
Honeycombe8
Jun 2013
#92
The First Amendment isn't "operative" in a private home. Also, the hosts of the party were a
MADem
Jun 2013
#97
I am starting to think this place resembles FR under Herr Bush the Appointed
LonePirate
Jun 2013
#52
I thought about the Supreme Court earlier today too when I first heard about the heckler.
Tx4obama
Jun 2013
#17
So an unmarried LGBT citizen must suffer while waiting for a DOMA decision on marriage?
LonePirate
Jun 2013
#51
I believe Obama will wait to sign the EO until after the SC DOMA ruling comes out.
Tx4obama
Jun 2013
#73
It's never proper...that's the point. It may sometimes be appropriate.
DisgustipatedinCA
Jun 2013
#18
It's "legal" from a "free speech" angle, but it's tacky, tasteless and generally attracts negative
MADem
Jun 2013
#29
Yes, that is a project I find most admirable--and it resonates with a lot of military families. nt
MADem
Jun 2013
#43
If you want to hang on that thread then ACT as a private citizen and get off the stump
TheKentuckian
Jun 2013
#89
No she is not "acting as a politician." She's acting as a supporter of politicians, and that is a
MADem
Jun 2013
#94
Since the DOMA case is in front of the SCOTUS right now, imo the heckler should be in front...
Tx4obama
Jun 2013
#35
In general I don't think it is proper. But if for example the country was heading into an unjust war
Douglas Carpenter
Jun 2013
#37
i think 'proper' is the wrong word because it can be taken to mean polite or civil. it's not polite,
HiPointDem
Jun 2013
#39
It might be rude but I don't think any public figure is exempt from being heckled
Blasphemer
Jun 2013
#41
A core of activists seem to think alienating people is a good way to advance their cause
Recursion
Jun 2013
#46
No, not even when FL is a repug. It's rude, obnoxious and a turn-off to whatever issue the
Raine
Jun 2013
#48
I voted sometimes. For instance, had Michelle said, "Gays are an abomination", then heckle her.
ieoeja
Jun 2013
#54
Only if it has to do with something the First Lady is actually making part of her agenda.
Ian David
Jun 2013
#79
It's seems alot more rude to allow federal contractors to discriminate against gays.
limpyhobbler
Jun 2013
#80
I don't really care if the FLOTUS gets "heckled"-it's an exercise in pointlessness.
Boomerproud
Jun 2013
#93
That sorta depends on whether you think "civil" has any meaning to "civilization". -nt
Liberal Veteran
Jun 2013
#85
NO. IT INTERFERES WITH OTHERS' RIGHT to hear the speech, she doesn't make policy,
Honeycombe8
Jun 2013
#90
Every person who steps up onto the Soap Box exposes themselves to hecklers. 'Twas ever thus.
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2013
#98