VIDEO: Did General Show Disrespect by not Calling Boxer 'Senator'?

By Opposing Views Editorial Staff , To Protect and Serve Opposing Views - June 21, 2009

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Senator Barbara Boxer has been called a lot of things, but don't call her 'ma'am.' This lesson was learned by Brigadier General Michael Walsh on Friday, when he testified during a hearing before Boxer's Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Walsh repeatedly referred to Boxer as 'ma'am,' to which she finally responded, "You know, do me a favor. Could you say 'senator' instead of 'ma'am?" Military protocol advises officers to use 'sir' or 'ma'am' when addressing anyone higher than ... Read the Full Article
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VIDEO: Did General Show Disrespect by not Calling Boxer 'Senator'?
  • tek
    cup over-floweth

    Term limits. It's the first thought that came to my mind when I saw this indignation.

    Disclaimer: I am ex- military , so do with that whatever you want. If she does not see the honor bestowed on her by a Brig. General calling her ma'am, then she is quite the twit. There are 9 ranks of enlisted, and 6 ranks of officer below him that would never hear those words uttered in their direction. The fact that he calls her ma'am is a direct reflection of his discipline as I am quite sure he doesn't believe that she has earned it (opinion based on experience).

    - tek June 21, 2009 10:26PM

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