There’s a place for yelling, screaming, and protesting — at demonstrations scheduled for that purpose. When these Tea Partiers and Glenn Beck drones charge into town hall meetings, shout down speakers, and act like angry children throwing tantrums, they achieve nothing but to further cement the impression that the right wing is going dangerously nuts.

I couldn’t agree more, Charles. If folks want to protest, they should do so at a protest. A town hall is supposed to be polite. Ask questions, and even make them difficult, but be civil for Pete’s sake.