Congressman Alcee Hastings Attacks YouCut Participants, Claims Bin Laden Link?

[blacksmithe1]

Just shows how ignorant Alcee Hastings is.

[frasmus]

Ironic, but to this man's point, we are not a Democracy (a majority of people casting a vote, implicit in YouCut). In spite of the Socialist rhetoric over the past 100 years, we are a Constitutional Republic. The Constitution defends natural rights to life, liberty, property. It strictly limits the power of the Federal government. I know, there's a disconnect here. Here's how I feel: "Nobody represents me anymore." Cudos to Eric if he approves my comment. Thumbs up or down fellow Americans!

[803brando]

.08% of the population does not represent the population of all of the us. even 3.5 million(1%) people doesnt represent the majority of americans. With simple math one can see, if the gop had the biggest tea party ever recorded, 3-5 million people large, it is stil 1%-1.5% of the population, and does not represent the american people. We are not the united districts of america. national referendums are not the answer.

[cmpm439]

We really don't need Congress members to screen youtube comments. I will neve vote for a Democrat but when I see this kind of censoring, it makes me very apprehensive about vcting for the GOP. We need honest discussion, not propaganda or controlled debate.

[staciepaul]

Compare the eloquence of Thomas Jefferson to what you just saw. Mr Hastings can barely construct a sentence.

[badgenome]

Forget Osama bin Laden. For all we know, Alcee Hastings could have been voting!

[JohnLloydScharf]

The answer, however, is simple. Let there be an up or down vote on this, regardless of the YouCut results. Let ALL of those issues posted on the YouCut be voted on.

[JohnLloydScharf]

@JohnLloydScharf The answer, however, is simple. Let there be an up or down vote on this, regardless of the YouCut results. Let ALL of those issues posted on the YouCut be voted on.

[JohnLloydScharf]

Obviously, he hates democracy at work. His claim that Osama bin Ladin could vote makes sense, if he actually cared. Only those who actually care and give an email address can vote. Unfortunately, we do not have a referendum vote. If he thinks such large numbers are swayed, let him try having the same choices be used by Rassmussen or any other reputable polling group.