You’re right, it’s not fair. The poor guy probably just trembles from flashbacks to all of his awful experiences fight the VC in the jungles of Vietnam.
I don’t give a damn about his feelings getting hurt. I’m concerned about making him sympathetic. What if we all make fun of it and tomorrow he makes an announcement that he has Parkinsons?
Blumenthal is a complete moron. His performance in the debate was an embarrassment. There is far more interesting material from the debate than some shaky hands.
I might also add that folks who can appear on television without being nervous are few and far between.