Not that I endorse punching cops

But if our congressmen and congresswomen would show this kind of tenacity when it comes to dealing with Republicans, I'd feel a lot less pessimistic.

As I understand it now, Cynthia McKinney, Democratic Rep. from Georgia wasn't recognized as a congresswoman upon entering a congressional office building and a confrontation with a Capitol Policeman became 'heated.'

Cynthia McKinney