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Originally Posted by Dezzy
It's sad when people place their political allegiances above morality. There are people in this thread who acted like getting a milkshake thrown on their idol was akin to an acid attack, there are people in this thread who reacted with outrage when Jo Brand made an edgy joke on a comedy show yet these same people are engaging in some incredibly acts of mental gymnastics to try to absolve someone who is politically on their side of blame when he assaulted someone for no reason. It wasn't self defense, it wasn't justified and if his own allies can see that, why can't you?
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I agree that the reaction over Jo Brand's joke was ridiculous.
But can you not see the difference between political canvassing and breaking into a room full of politicians? Farage wasn't harming anyone and there was no reason to think he might; the woman forced her way into a room full of top politicians, and was actively approaching the chancellor.
Field's reaction was a bit over the top, but in the aftermath of Jo Cox politicians have reason to be cautious.