A very frightened, 11 year old little girl conjured up the courage to ask her Congressman, Republican Scott DesJarlais, a question at the Murfreesboro,TN town hall meeting he was hosting on Thursday evening. Josie Melina spoke into the microphone with a quivering voice. She introduced herself to the crowd and said, "Mr. DesJarlais, I have papers, but I have a dad who's undocumented. What can I do to have him stay with me?" She was so scared, her question was barely audible (despite the microphone), so she had to repeat the question. Only one or two people can be heard clapping in support of this brave girl. That, in and of itself is shocking -- to think that grown-ups wouldn't support a young child in such an intimidating situation by applauding her courage...but, no. The crowd, consisting mostly of Tea Party Republicans, didn't applaud. At least, not until the Congressman gave his bully response.
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