The throwing of them was offensive — and harmless. Journalists should not throw shoes, even at inept American presidents. Still, with apologies to the late E. M. Forster, I’m tempted to call this incident: “Two Shoes for Democracy.”
Al-Zaidi’s gesture broke those barriers, penetrated the hermetic sealing, and brought Red-Zone anger to Green-Zone placidity. In this sense, his was a democratic act.
in Two Shoes for Democracy
By Roger Cohen
Published: December 22, 2008
New York Times
P.S. Anyone know when Cohen makes his next public appearance so that, democratically of course, shoes can be thrown or tossed or launched?
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