'Glitter Bomb' Sprays Office of GOP Rep

The Hill ^ | Thursday, March 5, 2015 | Marck Hensch

[kristinn]

The Omaha World-Herald reported Thursday that the prank device exploded when staff opened a package delivered to Fortenberry’s Lincoln office. Glitter bombs explode in showers of tiny, sparkling confetti that are difficult to clean up.

“You can certainly disagree with your member of Congress or any member of Congress, but this is pretty reckless and irresponsible,” said Jennifer Allen, a spokeswoman for Fortenberry. “It’s just a huge waste of everybody’s time and resources.”

Allen said the trick seemed motivated by Fortenberry’s stance on abortion. A note accompanying the package criticized his pro-life beliefs, she added.

“Congrats, you’ve earned this for denying women their right to choice,” the note read. “Mind your own uterus.”

[bgill]

It’s not like Jennifer will lower herself to get a broom to clean it up.

[Secret Agent Man]

I’m sure they didn’t put their real names/etc on the package.

[Crim]

Exactly....I see little little difference between that and a mail bomb expept for the level of explosion.

[Crim]

Doh....hadnt got that far in the article. thnx

[JoeFromSidney]

Reminds me of the time, shortly after my wife and I became engaged, that she sent me a Valentine full of little hearts. I wasn't careful when I opened the envelope, and my desk and the floor ended up covered with the things.

[exit82]

Basically a terrorist attack — the intent is to intimidate.

The message is subtle but unmistakable — “next time it wont be glitter but instead something harmful”

Exactly right.

And this should be prosecuted as such.

If a right winger did this, you know it would be.

[elcid1970]

Thought it was only faggies who throw glitter at “breeders”.

Now it’s a “womyn” thing too?

[Chickensoup]

haters just gotta hate.