[Bubba_Leroy]

He's a democRAT. They're lucky he didn't just whip it out and go on the floor.

[FreedominJesusChrist]

That is how my 5 year old nephew is--he waits until the absolute last minute to go, but the catch is that he is only 5 years old, little boys do that type of thing.

I have flown in and out of Reagan National after September 11th, and the pilot always announces the time before the 30 minute waiting gap, in order to give people a chance to go if they have to. Perhaps this guy didn't hear that warning? I am actually surprised he wasn't flying first class.

[lawdude]

Democrat or Republican. I have recently gone through Prostate Cancer treatment. Prostate problems can cause urgent needs especially at his age. I have had numerous close calls. At one time, after radiation treatments, I had to relieve myself every 1/2 to 2 hours. Not funny and does not regard political leanings. I carried a bottle in my car.

[friendly]

Planes flying in and out of Reagan are subject to security measures that other airports do not get. The planes fly almost directly over most important centers of the federal government, so they have no choice.

Such security does not take into consideration Irritable Bowel Syndrome (sudden cramping & diarrhea) or Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (sudden rapid need to void the bladder), the latter being the probable cause of the Congressman's mortifying situation.

[glc1173@aol.com]

I don't feel sorry for the bum.

Until Washington's elites have to live by the same crap they inflict on us peasants, they just won't get it.

[CindyDawg]

The sad thing is that the attendant felt a need to report it. What would have been wrong with providing him some dignity and going about business as usual when he was seated again?