[heights]

“It wasn’t an “assault.””

It most certainly was. He pushed down her arm, that is called assault. If your wife was shopping and reached for something and a Man physically stopped her with his arm, what would you call that?

[Tired of Taxes]

I've watched the video many times, and I don't see the same thing. But I get that maybe we should play by the Dems rulebook.

If your wife was shopping and reached for something and a Man physically stopped her with his arm, what would you call that?

I'm a woman. If someone blocked me with his hand, I would consider that rude and probably would have an argument with the guy.

If that's what's considered "assault" today, I don't know what to say.

[NautiNurse]

If your wife was shopping and reached for something and a Man physically stopped her with his arm, what would you call that?

Saving money ;o)

Seriously, Acosta's inappropriate action appears to be battery. Acosta is defending his behavior, "I was just trying to ask a question." CNN is staunchly defending their child, encouraging him to continue his behavior.

Meanwhile, in an alternate universe, the #MeToo movement is planning a nationwide protest against Acosta for his boorish behavior.