All Free Societies Throw Shoes?

In a recent article on CNN.com, President Bush was quoted in response to the shoe throwing, "... this doesn't represent the Iraqi people, but that's what happens in free societies where people try to draw attention to themselves."

You must forgive the opinionated notions in this post, but I call extreme bullshit. Shoes may be thrown in free societies, but this was not a demonstration of freedom. This was a statement and a message being sent. It is the result of the Bush administration's gun barrel democracy, and it's devastating effect on the Iraqi nation.

I suggest Bush rescind his statement. Because don't forget, Iraq is free because you "liberated" it. You gave them their independence, and you reap what you sow.