Protesters Get Classy

[poak]

Wow.

Finger bitten off during California health protest

(AP) – 2 hours ago

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — California authorities say a clash between opponents and supporters of health care reform ended with one man biting off another man's finger.

Ventura County Sheriff's Capt. Frank O'Hanlon says about 100 people demonstrating in favor of health care reforms rallied Wednesday night on a street corner. One protester walked across the street to confront about 25 counter-demonstrators.

O'Hanlon says the man got into an argument and fist fight, during which he bit off the left pinky of a 65-year-old man who opposed health care reform.

A hospital spokeswoman says the man lost half the finger, but doctors reattached it and he was sent home the same night.

She says he had Medicare.

O'Hanlon says the attacker fled but authorities have a good description.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — California authorities say a clash between opponents and supporters of health care reform ended with one man biting off another man's finger.

Ventura County Sheriff's Capt. Frank O'Hanlon says about 100 people demonstrating in favor of health care reforms rallied Wednesday night on a street corner. One protester walked across the street to confront about 25 counter-demonstrators.

O'Hanlon says the man got into an argument and fist fight, during which he bit off the left pinky of a 65-year-old man who opposed health care reform.

The victim retrieved the finger and went to a hospital. There was no immediate word Thursday on whether doctors reattached his finger, or whether the man had health insurance.

O'Hanlon says the attacker fled but authorities have a good description.

The Associated Press: Finger bitten off during California health protest

[Metalhead]

This proves a critical point:

If you support Obamacare, you might be a zombie.

[Guest SUNTZU]

Aim for the head!

[dunndw]

I guess it's a good thing I didnt/won't go to any of these town hall meetings. All we need is for someone like me to beat someone into a coma...it would look bad

You'd have to be a zombie to support that crap...craving brains because they don't have any

[poak]

This proves a critical point:

If you support Obamacare, you might be a zombie.

If ever there was proof, it's NOW!

[Guest logicprevails]

I say give 'em all the finger.

[Guest canynracer]

ROFL...thats where im from!!! Thousand Oaks is where I was born. funny stuff right there

[Guest Swamprunner]

Now that's jest downright mean! Which finger was it??

[Guest kerstuff]

The older gentleman was on TV tonight and he lost the finger. He said the Dr's said that the human mouth has to much bacteria and it couldn't be saved. It was his pinky finger that was bitten off. I find it typical that the Obama biter ran and hasn't been found but he was caught on camera.

[TripleDigitRide]

That's what I call passion. I like it!

[Guest thorn]

The other correction is that he did NOT confront 25 protesters, the 1st hand witnesses stated that he targeted the 1 old man in glasses.