Do Liberals Carry Rabies?

Inquiring minds want to know, in light of this:

A healthcare-reform opponent whose finger was partially bitten off Wednesday during a Thousand Oaks rally said today that doctors could not re-attach the severed section.

William Rice, 65, of Newbury Park also confirmed reports that he threw the first punch in the confrontation that claimed part of his left pinky.

“When he got in my personal space, I popped him in the nose,” Rice said. “I felt like I had no choice other than to defend myself.”

The incident was reported at 7:26 p.m. Wednesday at Lynn Road and Hillcrest Drive, where more than 100 people gathered for a pro-healthcare reform vigil organized by Moveon.org.

A bit of advice for my fellow conservatives: while punching hippies is fun and relaxing, we should refrain from such activities as long as Obama is in office. It distracts from the central issue. If you must get in to a physical confrontation with a hippie, wear durable, leather work gloves.