Originally Posted by
majurey
From an outsider's POV, it's an interesting issue. I have seen vids of punch-ups breaking out between politicians in Asian and South American countries at similar events where their leader is speaking. And over here it would be unthinkable for something similar to happen during the Queen's Speech.
And although parliaments, state of union addresses, and monarchs' speeches are very different vehicles, I think the point is that with every situation, there is a culture that dictates what is and isn't appropriate.
I believe in free speech and in being able to voice dissent when appropriate, but from what I've read it seems, in this particular case, it just isn't the done thing. So I voted yes, he was right to apologise. The fact that it has happened maybe once or twice before does not negate the culture that this is not the time or place for such protests.