Rahm Emanuel Follows In Obama’s Gaffes

White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has followed in President Obama’s footsteps regarding sensitivity towards handicapped Americans. According to The Wall Street Journal:

“F—ing retarded,” Mr. Emanuel scolded the group [of liberal lawmakers], according to several participants. He warned them not to alienate lawmakers whose votes would be needed on health care and other top legislative items.

This happened back in August, but according to Politico Emanuel just apologized to handicapped activist Tim Shriver last week after the Journal reported the incident.

I’m not going to harp on about this- it’s the most minor of incidents. Nevertheless, our public officials and their subordinates should not be making insulting references to handicapped people. It’s not appropriate, no matter what the setting. Emanuel’s apology is exceedingly appropriate, if very belated.