Though this is a well written article, there's no excuse for apologizing for someone who has done nothing wrong and has acted in a way we have been longing.  

This is a clear case of damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Oh the derogatory names that are called out against those public servants who refuse to speak out or stand up for We The People. Ohhh the derogatory names flung at those who dare rock the boat by speaking out. How dare they subject us to any number of accusations of protest! Oh why won't our Reps represent us! How dare our Reps boldly speak out what we wish to speak out ourselves. What the...

Why, in the name of every word in the Constitution and every word we utter claiming our desire for someone with the gonads to represent us with truth, would there be a need to "be very clear" and "I do not in any way support Joe Wilson's outburst" as if scared of the great accusers of Astroturf Dynasty...those Socialist schemers whose tactics we claim to resent.

I am absolutely appreciative of Congressman Wilson! I hope and pray that the spirit of his moral character can be born anew in each of us. I hope we will raise our sons and daughters to be so inclined and in so doing, raise up those who are fit for service.