...Politicians have seized upon the ‘town hall’ concept as a way to promote themselves first, party second and ideas third. Message is usually “I care about you”. Normally this is a great way to win the hearts and minds of voters. Not so now. Forget about the relaxed atmosphere. Gone. The wonderful Politico website reports: “Screaming constituents, protesters dragged out by the cops, congressmen fearful for their safety — welcome to the new town-hall-style meeting, the once-staid forum that is rapidly turning into a house of horrors for members of Congress.” Ask Tim Bishop, a Democratic congressman from New York...