Protesters Disrupt Independence Day Ceremony for New Citizens

One commenter, at my post, Progressives and Patriotism, asked, "Partisanship, even on the 4th of July?"

Well, yes, unfortunately:

As is the tradition each Fourth of July, a naturalization ceremony was held at Monticello in Charlottesville, Va. This year, 76 immigrants from 30 different countries came to take the oath of citizenship.

But Bush repeatedly was interrupted as he welcomed the guests.

"That man is a fascist!" one protester yelled. Another swore at him.

The protesters later were removed from the ceremony by law enforcement officials.

"To my fellow citizens to be — we believe in free speech in the United States of America," Bush said when the protesters started shouting.

To the din of more yelling, Bush discussed Jefferson’s legacy as he introduced the citizens.

"We honor Jefferson’s legacy by aiding the rise of liberty in lands that do not know the blessings of freedom, and on this Fourth of July we pay tribute to the brave men and women who wear the uniform of the United States of America," he said.

I'm sure our new fellow Americans will never forget the moment, when they strained to hear their president welcoming them to our union.

Photo Credit: Atlas Shrugs, "AP photo of Desiree Fairooz" (remember her?).