t r u t h o u t | House Leaders Call Noisy Disruption of Health Care Forums "Un-American"

t r u t h o u t | House Leaders Call Noisy Disruption of Health Care Forums "Un-American": "'However, it is now evident that an ugly campaign is underway not merely to misrepresent the health insurance reform legislation, but to disrupt public meetings and prevent members of Congress and constituents from conducting a civil dialogue,' the two leaders wrote. 'These disruptions are occurring because opponents are afraid not just of differing views - but of the facts themselves. Drowning out opposing views is simply un-American.'

They point to a series of protests at congressional-district hearings held by members of Congress this summer, including one where the likeness of a Maryland congressman was hanged in effigy, one where the tombstone of a Texas congressman was displayed and meetings where protesters shouted down opponents with 'Just say no.'"