Posted on 04/20/2005 7:16:10 AM PDT by OXENinFLA
KANSAS CITY, Mo. --
Police said they arrested a man for spitting on Academy Award winning actress Jana Fonda during a book-signing stop in Kansas City Tuesday night.Fonda, 67, spoke at Unity Temple, in The Plaza shopping district, about her new book, "My Life So Far" and her new movie with Jennifer Lopez called "Monster-In-Law."
At about 9 p.m., police said a man who had been waiting in line for about 90 minutes, passed a book to Fonda and then spit a large amount of tobacco juice into her face.
Thy said the man then ran away and was taken into custody by off-duty officers, who were providing security for the event.
Fonda declined to prosecute the man for allegedly spitting in her face.
Michael A. Smith, 54, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, which is a city charge.
"'I understand why he did it, but I really don't want our side doing that kind of stuff. I want to be able to criticize the other side. Let's not be like them.'
I have to agree with you in principle... but I would still sure love to buy that guy a couple of beers."
I have to agree with both of you.
SPIT SHINE
SPIT SHINE
I wonder if he really "ran" away or just walked away. Never can tell with the msm. I think spitting is ugly and wouldn't waste my spit on Fonda if she were on fire but it is a rather fitting retribution if I do say so.
He spit tobacco juice in her face? Well isn`t that what you do with a spitoon?
Or in the words of Chris Rock: I don't condone it, but I understand it.
Thanks
Maybe he mistook her face for a spittoon. An understandable mistake.
I would have preferred that a relative hand her a personal item or momento of a man who died in Vietnam because of her. That would have been powerful.
All the dude has to do is to ask for a trial by jury. Get an old vet on the jury and walk away.
IMO, she's lucky he didn't do worse...
Alright! If I ever run into this guy, I'm going to buy him some Red Man.
Ditto.
It is completely disgusting. She should have been executed for being the spy that she was, back when they had the chance.
Now all she gets is spit upon.
Ordinarily I am opposed to the use of tobacco in any form, but in this case . . . Well, you know!
It was just an accident. He had been waiting in line for about 90 minutes, no spittoons around, and he didnt want to make a mess on the floor.
The Secret Service takes a dim view of this type of thing, I would imagine.
I am sure they'll try him..how about a PTSS defense?
Ha! Ha!...hey jane...you missed a spot!....L.O.L.
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