Jimmy Fallon's band used vile and disrespectful terms to introduce Michele Bachmann. But the most troubling thing about the incident is the reaction of many comments on the story that show so much lack of mutual respect and class for Ms. Bachmann.
I do not support her for President but I know she is very bright, well educated with a sterling track record as a Federal Tax Attorney and Business Woman. She is a much better speaker than the current President and a more ethical and balanced person of wisdom that most the the people from the Federal Government.
All of these things are important, but not as important as showing respect for one another in the realm of politics. I have not read a single comment that explained why the writers were dissing her. Each person just seemed to call her name and attacked her in a similar way that the drummer did. He doesn't think he likes her politics. But he does not know he disagrees with her because he has never listened to her.
I do not expect people from different political parties to sing in perfect harmony. That would not reflect reality. However, mutual respect is essential to a democracy. NBC showed us how to rip the fabric of society with this incident. If she were Black the drummer would be gone forever from TV. But a White conservative woman has no protection on TV.
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