More Partisans (On Both Sides) Behaving Badly

After talking to Dean and some readers in comments, I was asked if there were more examples of Republicans acting up in this manner. I feel that misses the point. It's happening on both sides of the aisle, and it lowers the level of political discourse, taking away from the national debate. You can find sites that are conservative in nature who will feature illegal actions by Democrats. Conversely, you will find liberal sites showing such scenes caused by Republicans. It all needs to be condemned by serious minded voters no matter which side you take.

Some more examples: (and we can't just pick on Republicans.)

In Ohio this week, the local news reports that a Kerry supporter puts a Bush supporter in a headlock.

A protester stood at the beginning of Kerry's speech on Wednesday and started to yell, but a man sitting next to him wearing a T-shirt from the Sheet Metal Workers union grabbed him and put him in a headlock. Two other men sitting nearby joined the fray and pushed him to the ground. Secret Service agents escorted the man outside the building. Reporters who tried to talk to the man were ordered to return inside. Officials said he was complaining that he was assaulted and they were investigating.

In other news, you really only need to look at this website. There are some serious whack jobs running around out there.