Angry Iraqi throws shoes at President Bush in Baghdad

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Originally Posted by David

Some dodo birds are calling this act "freedom of speech" in a newly liberated Iraq.

Throwing a shoe at someone is not free speech. If it were, I could walk down the street & throw my shoes at passersby without the risk of being taken into custody. See how silly the notion is? When you throw a shoe at someone, it's a case of assault and/or battery.

The credible threat of violence against another person is a tort issue, & may result in legal action or criminal charges brought or both.

I thought Strand & Michele were the only lawyers here.

JK - I agree with you - it's not an issue of free speech. This was a physical attack, no matter how minor. Still fukcing hilarious though,.