As expected, the town hall anti-health care protests are turning to violence. In St. Louis, Rep Russ Carnahan, holding a town hall, in which six were arrested following a fight outside between a conservative activist and a health care reform supporter. Democratic supporters have been ramping up support in light of the recent disruptions. Turning to our allies in the Unions to curb the outbursts. According to the Post Dispatch "Two of the people were arrested on suspicion of assault, one of resisting arrest and three on suspicion of committing peace disturbances, police say." It should not have to get to this, but many of us knew it coming.
In Tampa Bay, Rep Kathy Castor, also holding an event which seated only about 250 people max. After event workers, including some Union members closed the door so they would not exceed capacity, the protesters erupted. As they pounded on doors, and chanted "You Work For Us!" and "Read the Bill" a shoving match took place between two men. If they would pay attention , there are currently three bills and two additional ones that are not done...there is no bill yet!
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