Of interest: Fresno Bee chides Devin Nunes for his recent rhetoric

Hmmmm... an interesting editorial from today's Fresno Bee:

EDITORIAL: Passion is productive, Nunes' rhetoric is not

Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Visalia, has been a passionate advocate of conservative causes, and his votes reflect the majority of his constituents in the 21st District. But as the Democratic-controlled Congress has been successful in pushing its agenda, the rhetoric from Nunes has become increasingly more strident.

In recent days, Nunes said the passage of the health-care bill will cause the "total destruction of the country," compared President Barack Obama with Iraq's Saddam Hussein and Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe and defended protesters who launched epithets at Democrats who supported the reform bill.

As an elected leader, Nunes should be setting an example of how to vigorously debate an issue he doesn't agree with. That's how our democracy is supposed to work. But Nunes' reckless rhetoric is a signal to his supporters that it's just fine to use inappropriate language on your opponents.

This kind of language has contributed to one of the most divisive political times in our history. One not only must disagree with his political opponents, but must also hate them.

For details, read the full editorial on the Bee's website at http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/03/23/1869515/passion-is-productive-nunes-rhetoric.html#ixzz0j7B0emQZ.