ZRX1200 wrote:I think your outrage is just as selective as the alleged hypocrisy you're pointing out. It was context.
And if you don't get the patriotism point I can't help you. Ill give you a hint its hypocrisy!
I think such behavior by a legislator is 100% unacceptable, no matter what the issue and what party. Another step along the way to absolutely zero political discourse. I blame the chairperson too. He/She should control what is going on, particularly with those on his/her committee. I also think the witness was obnoxious and way over the line.
I used to battle during litigation and in court hearings. Some times there was animosity between my self and opposing counsel. The arguments could be quite contentious. Hearings could be tension-filled. Certain judges were pricks. My clients had a personal stake in the outcomes of whatever was going on and, by extension, my financial interest was often an important factor. At other times, it was a matter of principal.
Listened to personal attacks and outright slander of my clients became common. My integrity, skills and knowledge were belittled. And, I was often contributing to what ever was going on by just subtly pushing opposing counsel or a witness- over the edge. But, it was a rare event that any player ever behaved like that. The daggers were out many, many times- but disputes, disagreements and outward bursts of anger were controlled almost all of the time.
You can count on one hand the number of times that I saw behavior like that...