It's not semantics. It's fact. There is no quote that says 'Obama should be shot'. Someone asked a question. A stupid question. And Braun ignored it. So? Responding to it would have given it credence, he chose not to give it credence. I have no problem with that.
SOmebody suggested with their question that Obama should be shot. Instead of condemning the questioner, Braun decided to turn it into a talking point about Obamacare. He's a real stand up guy. And all you have to say about it is that technically there was no statement, just a question. So fucking what? That's your only concern? Does that change the fact that some asshole asked it? Does that change the fact that Braun didn't even try and defend the POTUS?
No, they asked a question. A dumb one. Braun chose to ignore it. His decision was not to provide the questioner with the attention he was clearly looking for.
It was a question. A question that I personally happily condemn - but I keep it in proportion. Asking a question is not illegal.... some questions are just pathetic and this was one of those.
It is fine and dandy to condemn a politician for not reacting with the ire you think he should.... however, if you have ever been in a position where you're taking a 'question and answer' session.... you would understand that you have to make very quick judgements on how to deal with left field questions. He chose to ignore it. I may well have done likewise. It's a personal choice. I'm not gonna blame him for someone else's moronic question. However, if you have some burning need to use it as a stick with which to beat up a Republican, have at it.
Again, I personally, would wait until I had a real stick... and am equally likely to beat up a Republican or a Democrat.
