Cornyn Learns the Wrong Lesson

On Monday, Sen. John Cornyn stood up on the floor of the Senate of provided a rationalization for violence against judges. Three days later, he still hasn’t apologized or retracted his statement. Here is what he said to the Houston Chronicle in today’s edition:

The lesson I learned is that Washington is a very tough political environment and if people can take what you say out of context and use it against you, they will.

I guess he missed the lesson on taking responsibility for your actions.