And Rosa Parks.
It's a peaceful protest; what did he do wrong, litter?
As far as politics goes, if the people want an attention-getter in Congress, they'll like this, if they don't, they won't. The voting public is the ultimate arbiter, notwithstanding your personal disgust for politicians with principles. (Also, I'm still waiting for Roy Moore's 2004 senate race against Richard Shelby -- some folks GUARANTEED me that was what his stand was all about.)