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"Congressman Stupak, you are one big piece of human [explitive]. And think about this, there are millions of people from across the country who wish you ill."

Death threats and broken windows -- violence targeted at Democrats who voted in favor of health care reform.  At least 10 Democrats say they've been threatened or harassed since health care reform passed in the House.

A blogger from The Wall Street Journal explains why some Democrats are pointing fingers at Republicans.

"Democrats are seeking to press the political advantage they gained from passing the bill Sunday night by highlighting those actions and tying them to Republican lawmakers."


Fox News reports the office Rep. Eric Cantor, a Republican, was also vandalized. On conservative blog PowerLine, one writer says harassment is standard in politics.  

"Threats of violence, sadly, are not uncommon in politics; let alone "harassment."  Even insignificant conservatives like us have been threatened with violence on several occasions."

But on the CBS "Early Show," House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says the threats facing Democrats are over the top.

"I don't think it's par for the course.  We've had a lot of serious disagreements on tax bills, on war and peace, on other matters, and I haven't seen the level of, frankly, threats or anger or threatening of violent acts that I've seen recently."

Minority Leader John Boehner commented publicly about the attacks, saying they're "not the American way."

On Fox Rhode Island's "The Rhode Show," one anchor says Republicans and Democrats should partner to condemn the attacks.

"The government is all-encompassing.  Everybody's got to do this together.  You heard John Boehner say that and you know, he has to.  You've got to defend, you know, these people are making the laws for this country.  It's not going to turn into a civil war here between the Republicans and the Democrats.  As much as we don't agree, you got to be in on this together."

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