Targeted by the Tea Party: Parkinson's Hero Speaks

[Joanne98]

Run time: 01:19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsHZnc9qcMQ   Posted on YouTube: March 19, 2010 By YouTube Member: ProgressOhio Views on YouTube: 1888   Posted on DU: March 20, 2010 By DU Member: Joanne98 Views on DU: 1233

 
Bob, the man with Parkinson's who was targeted by the Tea Partiers, sat down with ProgressOhio for an interview. He is 60 years old and was first diagnosed with Parkinsons 15 years ago. He has two masters degrees and a Ph.D. from Cornell. He taught at the University of Michigan and worked as a nuclear engineer.

Bob was able to have a $150,000 surgery that greatly increased his quality of life, thanks to Medicare and the Cleveland Clinic. He attended the event in Columbus because he believes in giving back and thinks everyone should have access to affordable health insurance and quality health care.

[democracy1st]

1. K & R

[Frustratedlady]

2. I hope those jerks have been humbled by the reaction to their actions.

He was very brave to sit there and let them make fools of themselves.

What a mild-mannered and kind man.

[LongTomH]

3. He showed quiet dignity and courage!

I hope he's able to get the help he needs. Sadly, I don't think that any of the people who attacked him will ever reconsider their actions.

[Triana]

4. What a sweet guy.

Certainly didn't deserve the venom hurled at him like that. Jeeeze.

[Georgia farmer]

5. Bob

Does 'Bob' have a last name? Or does anyone know it?

[mfcorey1]

6. Ugly thugs