And your point is what? Should he have spat in his face? Some people believe the "air of legitimacy" engenders a respect for the office. While *I* may not agree, most people do in fact believe it is proper to maintain the illusion of civility.
42 posted on 12/04/2011 10:13:11 AM PST by DiogenesLamp
(Partus sequitur Patrem)