KC Man spits on Jane Fonda - Page 2

crossbow · 04-20-2005, 03:24 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor.../fonda_spitter

TIM CURRAN, Associated Press Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A man spit tobacco juice into the face of actress Jane Fonda after waiting in line to have her sign her new book, police said.

The man ran off but was quickly caught by police Tuesday night and charged with disorderly conduct.

Fonda has been on tour and doing interviews to promote her just-published memoir, "My Life So Far." The thrice-married, two-time Academy Award winner covers a wide array of topics, including her 1972 visit to Hanoi to protest the Vietnam War, during which she was photographed on a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun. She has apologized for that photo, but not for opposing the war.

Capt. Rich Lockhart of the Kansas City Police Department said that although Fonda did not want to press charges against Michael A. Smith, 54, of Kansas City, he was arrested on a municipal charge of disorderly conduct after off-duty officers caught him just outside Unity Temple, where Fonda was signing books.

Lockhart said Smith was released on bond late Tuesday night and is due to appear in municipal court on May 27.

Smith, a Vietnam veteran, told The Kansas City Star on Wednesday that Fonda was a "traitor" and that her protests against the war were unforgivable. He said he normally does not chew tobacco but did so Tuesday solely to spit juice on the actress.

"I consider it a debt of honor," he told The Star for a story on its Web site, www.kansascity.com. "She spit in our faces for 37 years. It was absolutely worth it. There are a lot of veterans who would love to do what I did."

jcroft · 04-20-2005, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RaiderH8r

You kidding me? KC stock is on the rise.

I've got a lot of friends in other more sane parts of the world, and I'm tired of getting teased about this shit by them. Half the time they don't have the story right (like, the "gay marriage ban" thing -- that wasn't a gay marriage ban at all), but either way, I'd like to see this area stay out of the news for a while.

Gravedigger · 04-20-2005, 03:34 PM

When did the war happen.... umm Oh yea more then 30 years ago. God I hate how people who can't let go of history. I suppose this guy had a klu klux klan hood on and a bible in his hand shouting George Bush is god. There is a thing called maturity and doing the right thing. I bet if the roles had been reversed not only would he not want to be spit with chew liquid that's just ****ing nasty but also Jane Fonda would'nt show such disrespect. I'm suprised he is outside a book signing personally. And also my dad is a Vietnam Vet and I know for a fact that he would never spit into anybody's face.

**Rain Man** · 04-20-2005, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jcroft

I obviously don't remember that (I was born in '76), but it does sound kinda messed up. Either way, spitting in someone's face is just classless.

She visited a country in which the U.S. was at war, gave them her own personal USO tour, and then posed sitting at an anti-aircraft gun pretending that she was aiming it at American planes. She did this while American prisoners were being held in the same city. I think that outweighs the spitting.

jcroft · 04-20-2005, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

Exactly. What in the f*** were we thinking, allowing Hanoi Jane anywhere near our city?

Can't argue with that part.

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

I'd like to buy the man a beer and shake his hand.

You can do that if you want, just please don't spit on someone yourself, especially if it's going to get you in the national news.

Bootlegged · 04-20-2005, 03:35 PM

She's lucky if that's the worst she gets.

New nickname, Kodiak Jane.

jarjar · 04-20-2005, 03:35 PM

She apologized for that a long while ago actually. She was a complete nutjob though, from video I've seen at the time she seemed to be almost gleeful about US soldiers getting killed in 'nam. Still, spitting tobacco juice in her face? That's just pure redneck idiocy.

**Bwana** · 04-20-2005, 03:35 PM

Good.

Simplex3 · 04-20-2005, 03:35 PM

Dude was put in harm's way by this f**king broad who, to this day, continues to profit from some of the noteriety generated by those acts. He can do whatever the hell he wants to her as far as I'm concerned. Anything short of being shot at the traitor she is is too good for her.

jcroft · 04-20-2005, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Radar Chief

I guess it’s a good thing I didn’t go there and crap on her table then, huh?

At least that would have made me laugh.

jcroft · 04-20-2005, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RaiderH8r

Probably not, but she shouldn't jay-walk in my neighborhood either.

The Supreme court has recognized that there are words and actions so offensive that justify a violent reaction. So this guy was just saving it up until he had the opportunity. Can't blame him either.

I don't know a lot about the law, but I would guess those words or actions have to be directed at you before you are legally allowed to respond.

And, apparently the police that arrested him agree with me.

Eleazar · 04-20-2005, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

I'd like to buy the man a beer and shake his hand.

Me too.

RaiderH8r · 04-20-2005, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

She visited a country in which the U.S. was at war, gave them her own personal USO tour, and then posed sitting at an anti-aircraft gun pretending that she was aiming it at American planes. She did this while American prisoners were being held in the same city. I think that outweighs the spitting.

She went beyond protesting to working on behalf of an enemy of the US. I wonder if she is selling her book in North Vietnam? They must not have bought so she's shilling the thing here.

**Dartgod** · 04-20-2005, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jcroft

just please don't spit on someone yourself, especially if it's going to get you in the national news.

I wouldn't spit on her, but then again, I didn't serve in the Vietnam War. If I had, I might consider it...

jcroft · 04-20-2005, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by crossbow

I agree that spitting in someone's face is too Bill Romo but I am glad he was able to finaly get some closure after all of these years. He did risk his life when asked to.

That's a good point. Any vetran deserves respect for what they did for our country. Still, I don't think you should be spitting in someone's face.

RaiderH8r · 04-20-2005, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplex3

Dude was put in harm's way by this f**king broad who, to this day, continues to profit from some of the noteriety generated by those acts. He can do whatever the hell he wants to her as far as I'm concerned. Anything short of being shot at the traitor she is is too good for her.

This man has already EARNED his right to free expression which is a damn sight more than I can say for that silver spooned opportunistic twat.

04-20-2005, 03:24 PM
crossbow King of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: at home Casino cash: $10004900	KC Man spits on Jane Fonda http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor.../fonda_spitter TIM CURRAN, Associated Press Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A man spit tobacco juice into the face of actress Jane Fonda after waiting in line to have her sign her new book, police said. The man ran off but was quickly caught by police Tuesday night and charged with disorderly conduct. Fonda has been on tour and doing interviews to promote her just-published memoir, "My Life So Far." The thrice-married, two-time Academy Award winner covers a wide array of topics, including her 1972 visit to Hanoi to protest the Vietnam War, during which she was photographed on a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun. She has apologized for that photo, but not for opposing the war. Capt. Rich Lockhart of the Kansas City Police Department said that although Fonda did not want to press charges against Michael A. Smith, 54, of Kansas City, he was arrested on a municipal charge of disorderly conduct after off-duty officers caught him just outside Unity Temple, where Fonda was signing books. Lockhart said Smith was released on bond late Tuesday night and is due to appear in municipal court on May 27. Smith, a Vietnam veteran, told The Kansas City Star on Wednesday that Fonda was a "traitor" and that her protests against the war were unforgivable. He said he normally does not chew tobacco but did so Tuesday solely to spit juice on the actress. "I consider it a debt of honor," he told The Star for a story on its Web site, www.kansascity.com. "She spit in our faces for 37 years. It was absolutely worth it. There are a lot of veterans who would love to do what I did."
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Gravedigger Plays to win the game! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $6473101	When did the war happen.... umm Oh yea more then 30 years ago. God I hate how people who can't let go of history. I suppose this guy had a klu klux klan hood on and a bible in his hand shouting George Bush is god. There is a thing called maturity and doing the right thing. I bet if the roles had been reversed not only would he not want to be spit with chew liquid that's just ****ing nasty but also Jane Fonda would'nt show such disrespect. I'm suprised he is outside a book signing personally. And also my dad is a Vietnam Vet and I know for a fact that he would never spit into anybody's face.
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jarjar Starter Join Date: Dec 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	She apologized for that a long while ago actually. She was a complete nutjob though, from video I've seen at the time she seemed to be almost gleeful about US soldiers getting killed in 'nam. Still, spitting tobacco juice in her face? That's just pure redneck idiocy.
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Simplex3 MVP Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $10004900	Dude was put in harm's way by this f**king broad who, to this day, continues to profit from some of the noteriety generated by those acts. He can do whatever the hell he wants to her as far as I'm concerned. Anything short of being shot at the traitor she is is too good for her.
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