Front Porch Hecklers

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http://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/06/politics/trail/06TRAIL-HECKLER.html

Front Porch Hecklers
By DAVID M. HALBFINGER Published: September 6, 2004

ANONSBURG, Pa., Sept. 6 -- It is a point of pride for John Kerry's campaign that his audiences at mass rallies are not screened. No loyalty oaths, no affidavits, no invitations necessary.<snip>

Mr. Kerry did his best not to let them break his stride.

"Four more years!" they cried as he got going.

"Well, we'll talk about that," Mr. Kerry said. "That's what the choice is about. If you want four more years of your wages falling…"

Then he was explaining how wages for the average family had dropped $1,500.

"Prove it!" cried a persistent voice.

A few minutes later, Mr. Kerry began lamenting "the tax burden of the average American family," when the same voice, full of sarcasm, shouted, "Yeah, you're average, Kerry."

This time, Mr. Kerry did break stride - but with good effect.

"Just to answer that guy, 'cause he's right - I'm privileged," he said. "My tax burden went down. And I don't think that's right. I think your tax burden ought to go down. This is about fundamental fairness. And the fact is, George W. Bush and I fit in the same category of privilege, but the fact is he has a different view about life. He thinks the wealthiest people ought to be rewarded again. I don't. I think the average American deserves a tax break in this country."<snip>

[Old and In the Way]

1. These dimbulbs are a great tool for Kerry.

You can pretty much predict their silly attacks and Kerry can use their words as a lead in to making his points.

[prodigal_green]

2. how many Kerry supporters dragged the heckler

to the ground, then kicked him?

oh. I guess we don't do that sort of thing, do we?