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Washington (CNN) -- Democratic congressional leaders Wednesday demanded Republicans join them in condemning a spate of threats and vandalism that has followed Sunday's vote on a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. health care system.
More than 10 Democrats have reported trouble since the weekend vote, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters. Windows have been smashed at Democratic offices in at least three states, and federal agents were investigating whether a cut gas line at the home of a Virginia congressman's brother was related to the lawmaker's yes vote.
Democracy "is not about violence," Hoyer said at a news conference with South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn, the No. 2 Democrat in the House of Representatives.
"Both of us believe that to remain silent in the face of such activity gives the impression of either condoning or sanctioning such actions," added Hoyer, D-Maryland.
The top Republican in the House, Minority Leader John Boehner, told reporters that he has urged opponents to demonstrate legally.
"I've made statements that I understand people are angry, but violence and threats are inappropriate and irresponsible," the Ohio congressman said. "If people are angry, they ought to register to vote and get involved in a campaign."
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Re: House Democrats report increased threats since health care vote
Mar 26th, 2010
House Democrats report increased threats since health care vote
Mar 26th, 2010need to be dealt with. Threaten someone with death? Get punnished.
Re: House Democrats report increased threats since health care vote
Mar 27th, 2010If George Bush Jr. brought this health reform in then it would not be a problem
Re: House Democrats report increased threats since health care vote
Mar 27th, 2010There were far more threats on lives of Republicans.
There was a movie about the assassination of President Bush. Where were the bleeding hearts about that?
The bullet fired into Republican Minority Whip Cantor's Office was explained away by the liberal MSM as a bullet that was fired straight up the air, and somehow it ended up bursting into Rep. Cantor's office.
How many Obama likenesses have been burned in effigy? Anywhere near those of G. W. Bush?
Has anyone come forward to produce videos where tea party protesters called anyone any names? Has nobody responded to the $10,000 reward offered to anyone to produce proof? Or was it simply a typical liberal lie?
Funny that anyone should mention the KKK. The most respected, "Dean of The Senate", Democrat fossil, Robert Byrd used to be (and probably still is) a Grand Wizard of the KKK.
Re: House Democrats report increased threats since health care vote
Mar 27th, 2010C'on - be honest. Nobody condemned it more than the libs did.
Re: House Democrats report increased threats since health care vote
Mar 28th, 2010
Only the publicity seeking nobodies claim threats on their oh so precious lives.
There were far more threats on lives of Republicans.
There was a movie about the assassination of President Bush. Where were the bleeding hearts about that?
The bullet fired into Republican Minority Whip Cantor's Office was explained away by the liberal MSM as a bullet that was fired straight up the air, and somehow it ended up bursting into Rep. Cantor's office.
How many Obama likenesses have been burned in effigy? Anywhere near those of G. W. Bush?
Has anyone come forward to produce videos where tea party protesters called anyone any names? Has nobody responded to the $10,000 reward offered to anyone to produce proof? Or was it simply a typical liberal lie?
Funny that anyone should mention the KKK. The most respected, "Dean of The Senate", Democrat fossil, Robert Byrd used to be (and probably still is) a Grand Wizard of the KKK.
