Life, Liberty & The Right To Be Called What You Want

By Baxter

We cats realize there are much more important things going on in the world than the subject of tonight's post. But we're so tired of Republicans latching onto a molehill and trying to whip up a mountain.

Latest case in point: Republican Senator Jim DeMint referring to his colleague from California, Barbara Boxer, as an "embarrassment" because she asked a military officer testifying before Congress to call her "Senator" instead of "ma'am."

"I worked so hard to get that title," Senator Boxer explained — politely, we might add. "So, I'd appreciate it."

Senator Boxer an "embarrassment"? Actually, we're sorry that she felt the need to justify her request at all. It's less a question of hard work than the fact that, in the words of Miss Manners, "It is courteous to address people in the fashion with which they feel comfortable."

And Jim DeMint? The next time she runs into him, we hope Senator Boxer says, "Hi, jerk."