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McKinney's lawyer, James Myart Jr., whose every word was as predictable as the movements of the stars in the firmament, said this: "Ms. McKinney is just a victim of being in Congress while black."

I don't want to say that strains credulity, but if black folks are really being mistreated for "being in Congress while black," then one would expect to see members of the Congressional Black Caucus getting gang-tackled on a regular basis by racist security officers. Funny thing is, I haven't heard about any complaints from any of them.

"Congresswoman McKinney," Myart said further, " in a hurry, was essentially chased and grabbed by the officer. She reacted instinctively in an effort to defend herself."

I could so go somewhere with that last sentence, but I won't.