OK, I get the point of Rep. Rangel and Pelosi.  No one, no matter their politics, likes to hear their president ridiculed by someone who’s only visiting the country.  Personally, if I had a choice between President Bush and Hugo Chavez, I would, regardless of the crappy choice, choose President Bush.  However, if we profess to be a free society that is an example to other nations, including Venezuela, then how can we condemn the rights of Mr. Chavez?  He’s an ass, but he deserves the same rights as any other person in this country.