Quote from bugscoe:
Gotta love this headline...notice a failing to mention how the congressman slapped/knocked the camera and the "is edited", so it may not be real innuendo:
NC Congressman Attacked For Grabbing Manâs Neck In Internet Video
A North Carolina Congressman is taking some heat over a viral Internet video that shows him grabbing the neck and wrist of a man in Washington, D.C.
The video, posted by StageRightShow on YouTube, is edited. It is less than one minute long.
In it, at least two men attempt to ask U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) a question. He responds by asking who they are, and holding one man's wrist. He is later seen grabbing the man around the neck.
It is not clear who the men in the video and the photgrapher are; they only identify themselves as "students."
Congressman Etheridge will hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. He also released the following statement:
"I have seen the video posted on several blogs. I deeply and profoundly regret my reaction and I apologize to all involved. Throughout my many years of service to the people of North Carolina, I have always tried to treat people from all viewpoints with respect. No matter how intrusive and partisan our politics can become, this does not justify a poor response. I have and I will always work to promote a civil public discourse."
