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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  • kong99
    I disagree

    I agree with most of your statement, but in my opinion this wasn't a misunderstanding. She is an arrogant elitist and was looking down on him like he should be an obedient dog.

    - kong99US June 24, 2009 2:10PM

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    • wade robins
      agree-vs-disagree

      I have always contented that arrogance is ignorance

      arrogant ignorance
      ignorant arrogance

      - wade robinsUS June 25, 2009 1:30PM

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