I wasn't aware that the purpose of a town hall meeting was for the representative to express his views. I believe the real purpose is for the citizens to express their views. For a representative, the owner of a bully pulpit, to proudly proclaim that he was able to speak at his own town hall meeting, is the lamest "victory" I have ever heard.
McGovern doesn't get it. You are right. This was not an opportunity for him to be heard. If he respected those who voted for him he would want to give them this opportunity to be heard. McGovern lacks the integrity and courage to do the right thing. He doesn't deserve to represent any of us. I am repulsed by his disrespectful child-like behaviour and obnoxious arrogance.
McGovern is not my Representative. My Rep. is Markey (currently in HIDING and meeting with Special Interests Groups) who shares McGovern's hubris and blatant disrespect for their voters. They both need their walking papers ASAP.