[DouglasKC]

Whether or not the photo was a set-up is not the real issue. I understand certain partison political operatives are claiming the photo was staged, but no one has come forward to challenge the thrust of the story. John Kerry should have to answer the serious questions the photo raises.

lol...you are indeed correct sir. In addition, the incident in question isn't dependent upon the photo. I've talked to many credible witnesses who will confirm that indeed Kerry supporters will rip signs out of the hands of protestors. I've taken pictures of this happening before. This picture isn't one of them, but it certainly captures the sentiment of what happens.

[mikegi]

lol...you are indeed correct sir. In addition, the incident in question isn't dependent upon the photo. I've talked to many credible witnesses who will confirm that indeed Kerry supporters will rip signs out of the hands of protestors. I've taken pictures of this happening before. This picture isn't one of them, but it certainly captures the sentiment of what happens.

Rather's take: it isn't whether this incident is authentic, it's whether the actions in this incident represent DNC thuggery?