Is there a legal defense fund set up for the shoe thrower

[thunder rising]

I think if there is any way to show that we REALLY don't think ill of him (in fact, he's a hero), is to set up or contribute to his defense fund. I can't believe shoe throwing is a terrorist activity, so we shouldn't get extraordinarily renditioned.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

1. Not a bad idea at all! :-) nt

[panader0]

2. If he's tried by the Iraqis, he'll get off with a reward

If the US courts in Iraq get him he'll be tortured again. You can bet bushie has already made a few phone calls.

[Clio the Leo]

3. Shaking my head and keeping my mouth shut. NT

No I'm not .... when did we turn into Freeperland? We're supposed to be the good guys? When did we start advocating violence no matter what the provocation?

Would Barack throw his shoe at someone?

Would Michelle?

Did Martin?

Did Ghandi?

See where I'm goin' with this?

We gotta be the cream .... keep on rising.

I'm certainly not calling the guy a terrorist and I appreciate the sentiment, but violence is never the answer .... be it an air strike ..... or a shoe.

You wanna throw your shoe at an EFFIGY of Bush .... that's one thing ..... but to throw it at another human being knowing it could possibly cause him physical harm ..... that makes us no better than him.

[Joe the Revelator]

7. Amen...we who fight monsters

need to start taking care.

[BunkerHill24]

9. Oh plzzzzz! OP simply suggested legal fund, not advocating violence

Gee! You seem quick to judge for someone who pretends to advocate non-violence!

[Clio the Leo]

12. lol, I'm sorry, I didn't realize "violence" and "judging" were synonyms,

You're cute.

When we start acting like wingnuts, i'm gonna start whining.

The OP said they regard the dude as a hero and while I respect the OP, I disagree with that sentiment. I dont find violence heroic no matter who it's directed toward.

We're Democrats and we're better than this. ;)

[hlthe2b]

15. The guy snapped and after all he's been through....

to support his legal defense is hardly the "Freeper-like comparison" nor condoning of "violence" that you purport. How damned ridiculous-- what misplaced sanctimony....

WE are all ultimately responsible for what has happened to this poor man and his country men and women. Perhaps if you stopped wagging your finger for just one moment, you would see that and extend a bit of compassion. :shrug:

[Clio the Leo]

16. Do you think it's wise to wag your finger at me ....

.... while you're tellin' me to stop waggin' my finger? You're gonna tear a hole in the Universe that way! :)

But on a serious note .... that's that whole "two wrongs sometimes make a right" theory which I have never subscribed to. Never have, never will.

Lemme try one more time ..... (squinting my eyes really hard and clinching my fists) ..... nope, I cant do it.

Sorry. (I really DID try ... I swear I did.)

And while I have your attention ..... where exactly is it best to place sanctimony?

I'm guessing not in my shoe .... in case I need to throw it at someone. It may fall out. :-p

[ddeclue]

4. For a "legal defense fund" to be of any use there has to be a trial...

I wouldn't be counting on THAT....

I think he's gonna be flying CIA Airlines to Club Guantanamo for an extended vacation...

:eyes:

[hlthe2b]

5. We should donate in the name of all the DUers who have

been 'so offended' by his actions and that anyone would dare insult "DEAR LEADER" so....:evilgrin: (There aren't many, it appears)

[eShirl]

6. or a psychological counseling fund

I understand he's been through hell

[damntexdem]

8. Plus to purchase a medal to present him.

How about: The Medal of Shoedom?

[bitchkitty]

10. I'm seriously worried about him.

His was a very brave act. Most of us are treating it like a pie-in-the-face joke, but I don't think he saw it as a joke.

I hope that they don't make an "example" of him. We're still not out of Iraq, and Bush still has control.

[eShirl]

11. I don't think it was bravery so much as he just snapped

[bitchkitty]

13. Maybe, but I'm still worried about him.

Whether or not he planned the act, it was still brave.

[uponit7771]

14. Me 2, I pray for the guys life. It sounds like shoe throwing at a bad politician is common in the...

...mid east as a show of disdain but to us it looks like an attack.