Have you no sense of decency, sir?

Joseph N. Welch
Have you no sense of decency, sir?
Have you no sense of decency, sir?
Have you no sense of decency, sir?
Have you no sense of decency, sir?
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A lot of people were puzzled by this question and rightfully so. The question itself is completely offensive and does not set a good example for the rest of us to follow. People were also offended by the idea that a member of the House of Representatives would call someone else a “sir.” The idea of calling someone “sir” is an insult.

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