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'?
  • wade robins
    PC - Politcal correctness

    A clear example of the PC society we have come to live in.

    The disrespect boxer showed in her verbal request proves her lack of understanding, she either forgot or did not ever recognize that our military leaders are the basic foundation on which she and all other American are afforded the opportunity to voice our opinions.

    Unless of course boxer was actually challenging Brig. Gen. Walsh’s integrity ?
    Of which I doubt. But rather, just ignorance and lack of understanding that it is individuals such as Brig Gen Walsh that afforded her and all other American’s the opportunity to present her opinion in the first place.

    - wade robinsUS June 22, 2009 12:45PM

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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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