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Originally Posted by creekster
It was not a sign of democracy. It was a sign of disrespectful dissent. I have no probelm with dissent. I have no problem with an anti-bush or anti american staue or demonstrration. THat is politically healthy. I do object to a suppsoed journalist throwing a shoe at the american president (or any world leader) in a press conference.
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Thank you. I couldn't have said it better myself. In the US we respect and uphold freedom of expression, but even so I would disapprove (frankly I'd be horrified) if, say, the President of France were to come over here and someone were to lob a pair of Crocs at him or flip him off.