02/15/07
Ah, what a story: In a town meeting, one woman gives a light whack on the back of the head to a controversial councilwoman, using a folder of papers. The victim plays it up for all it's worth: after a moment's reflection, she screams and falls to the floor.
I'm against the initiation of force, but I do believe, also, in proportion: the histrionics of the unholy roller were amusingly overdone.
The whole thing is childish. Even the first interpretation of the event so qualifies: The mayor's response was almost more incredible than the floored
councilwoman. He somehow interpreted the tap/whack/bip as a strike to the councilwoman's eye. Fantastic.
Politicians lie, yes. It's a special few who lie and roll around on the floor.
Thanks, Justin Stoddard and Radley Balko.
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