Tonight former CIA analyst Ray McGovern dared to ask some pointed questions during a speech Don Rumsfeld gave in Atlanta. CNN and a couple of other media outlets brought the video of the exchange, commenting on the questions asked by McGovern and the answers (not) given by Rumsfeld.
I saw the CNN version, which included a scene in which so-called security guards tried to remove McGovern, if Rumsfeld hadn’t stopped them. What appears like a generous act by Rumsfeld is, at second thought, an outrageous example for the already accomplished erosion of civil rights in this country. What right could the security guards have had to remove McGovern? He did not threaten the Defense Secretary, he didn’t throw rotten vegetable at him, he didn’t yell or violate any other rules of civic discussion. But, apparently, it is enough if you pose hard questions that you might be removed from the room if you don’t encounter such a gracious fella as Rumsfeld. Good night America...
I saw the CNN version, which included a scene in which so-called security guards tried to remove McGovern, if Rumsfeld hadn’t stopped them. What appears like a generous act by Rumsfeld is, at second thought, an outrageous example for the already accomplished erosion of civil rights in this country. What right could the security guards have had to remove McGovern? He did not threaten the Defense Secretary, he didn’t throw rotten vegetable at him, he didn’t yell or violate any other rules of civic discussion. But, apparently, it is enough if you pose hard questions that you might be removed from the room if you don’t encounter such a gracious fella as Rumsfeld. Good night America...
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I did a presentation a few months ago with Ray McGovern. He is extremely well versed in the issues that Rummy was talking about the other night and I am certain that in a debate McGovern would be able to put Rummy in his place easily. It is a bit surprising that Rummy "let" him stay. Your point here is well taken.
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