Man spits tobacco juice on Jane Fonda

VulcanRider · 04-21-2005, 10:39 AM

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http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050420/D89JEL2O0.html

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A man spit tobacco juice into the face of Jane Fonda after waiting in line to have her sign her new memoir. Capt. Rich Lockhart of the Kansas City Police Department said Michael A. Smith, 54, was arrested Tuesday night on a municipal charge of disorderly conduct.

He was released on bond and is due to appear in court on May 27.

Fonda covers a wide range of topics in "My Life So Far," including her 1972 visit to Hanoi to protest the Vietnam War, during which she was photographed on a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun. She has apologized for the photo, but not for opposing the war.

Smith, a Vietnam veteran, told The Kansas City Star Wednesday that Fonda was a "traitor" and that her protests against the Vietnam War were unforgivable. He said he doesn't chew tobacco but did so Tuesday solely to spit juice on the actress.

"I consider it a debt of honor," he told The Star for a story on its Web site. "She spit in our faces for 37 years. It was absolutely worth it. There are a lot of veterans who would love to do what I did."

Fonda, who flew to Minneapolis Wednesday for another appearance on her book tour, issued a statement through Jynne Martin of Random House.

"In spite of the incident, my experience in Kansas City was wonderful and I thank all the warm and supportive people, including so many veterans, who came to welcome me last night," she said.

Fonda drew a crowd of about 900 at Unity Temple, said Vivian Jennings, whose Rainy Day Books of suburban Fairway, Kan., sponsored the event.

Jennings said the 67-year-old actress never got up from her seat and continued autographing books after the tobacco juice was wiped off.

"The important thing is that she was so calm and so gracious about it," Jennings said. "She was wonderful."

He doesn't normally chew, but did just so he could spit on her. I love that part. When she dies they won't have to worry about fertilizing her grave -- there'll be a line of volunteers.

shamrock_uk · 04-21-2005, 11:16 AM

Damn, that made me laugh. Even if I feel she gets unreasonably bad press. Thanks for sharing [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 04-21-2005, 11:17 AM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]

Timber Loftis · 04-21-2005, 12:03 PM

I wish she'd had her bodyguards beat the living crap outta this would-be nobody loser vet who had nothing better to do with his day.

This loser should GET A JOB and quit lamenting his glory days burning villages and shooting children.

pritchke · 04-21-2005, 01:11 PM

Well if two generals from each side living in Vietnam can get over the war and become the best of friends I don't see why people can't get over the Fonda thing in the US.

This guy could end up being charged with assault. Isn't tobacco spit worse than pies, cake, milk, eggs, or milk. Definitely not so funny or tasty as pie or cake.

[ 04-21-2005, 01:13 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

Timber Loftis · 04-21-2005, 02:34 PM

Yes, it is assault. It's also an offensive battery.

And she handled it gracefully. Bless you, Hanoi Jane! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

johnny · 04-21-2005, 06:23 PM

I don't get it. I mean Jane used to look good, but right now she isn't even worth spitting on anymore. What a waste of good spit. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Khazadman Risen · 04-23-2005, 02:41 PM

I don't know TL. Some people just get upset when they are fighting and dying in a war on the other side of the world while some pamered chunk of hollywood fecal matter is playing soldier with the people he's fighting. Go figure.

Well Johnny, she is getting kind of on the old side. Even the hottest babes begin to lose their looks.

[ 04-23-2005, 02:43 PM: Message edited by: Khazadman Risen ]

Sir Degrader · 04-23-2005, 02:47 PM

Good to have you back Khazadman. Also TL, those comments about him "lamenting his glory days burning villages and shooting children" seems out of line and disrespetful to him and Veterans in general.

[ 04-23-2005, 02:48 PM: Message edited by: Sir Degrader ]

Djinn Raffo · 04-23-2005, 05:59 PM

If it was in Florida she could have shot and killed him and been in the right of it.

shamrock_uk · 04-23-2005, 07:21 PM

Still, its probably an improvement on the previous law which meant you had to try and run away first [img]tongue.gif[/img]

04-21-2005, 12:03 PM	#3
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	I wish she'd had her bodyguards beat the living crap outta this would-be nobody loser vet who had nothing better to do with his day. This loser should GET A JOB and quit lamenting his glory days burning villages and shooting children. __________________

04-21-2005, 02:34 PM	#5
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Yes, it is assault. It's also an offensive battery. And she handled it gracefully. Bless you, Hanoi Jane! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] __________________

04-21-2005, 06:23 PM	#6
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	I don't get it. I mean Jane used to look good, but right now she isn't even worth spitting on anymore. What a waste of good spit. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] __________________

04-23-2005, 02:41 PM	#7
Khazadman Risen Manshoon Join Date: May 4, 2004 Location: The Glorious South Age: 62 Posts: 174	I don't know TL. Some people just get upset when they are fighting and dying in a war on the other side of the world while some pamered chunk of hollywood fecal matter is playing soldier with the people he's fighting. Go figure. Well Johnny, she is getting kind of on the old side. Even the hottest babes begin to lose their looks. [ 04-23-2005, 02:43 PM: Message edited by: Khazadman Risen ] __________________ I\'m reminded of the words of Socrates who said.... I drank what?<br />C. Knight

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shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 41 Posts: 3,092	Damn, that made me laugh. Even if I feel she gets unreasonably bad press. Thanks for sharing [img]smile.gif[/img] [ 04-21-2005, 11:17 AM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]

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pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 49 Posts: 3,491	Well if two generals from each side living in Vietnam can get over the war and become the best of friends I don't see why people can't get over the Fonda thing in the US. This guy could end up being charged with assault. Isn't tobacco spit worse than pies, cake, milk, eggs, or milk. Definitely not so funny or tasty as pie or cake. [ 04-21-2005, 01:13 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

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Sir Degrader Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Canada Age: 63 Posts: 2,871	Good to have you back Khazadman. Also TL, those comments about him "lamenting his glory days burning villages and shooting children" seems out of line and disrespetful to him and Veterans in general. [ 04-23-2005, 02:48 PM: Message edited by: Sir Degrader ]

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shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 41 Posts: 3,092	Still, its probably an improvement on the previous law which meant you had to try and run away first [img]tongue.gif[/img]

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