"thunder" wrote in message
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On Mon, 13 Feb 2006 10:41:53 -0500, Harry Krause wrote:

FishWisher wrote:
Reading the story will reveal that the shoot-ee was at fault, going
within the firing range in tall grass and not warning anyone that he had
moved. It was not Cheney's fault. But that doesn't matter, does it?!



Anyone with a loaded gun in his or her hand is responsible for what
happens when that gun is discharged. It is absolutely amazing that no
matter *what* Cheney or Bush do wrong, millions will line up to give them
a pass.

Amazing, and scary.


What's interesting is that he could've held a quick press conference, been
honest and said "My hunting companion and I broke a couple of the most
important rules of hunting safety. I think we were both a bit preoccupied
with business. We've decided that in the future, we'll be accompanied by a
professional guide, just for safety reasons. If I'd been the one who was
shot, the secret service might've reacted in a way that would've turned out
much worse for the companion who pulled the trigger. What we did was
inexcusable."

Poof! Situation defused.