Rep. Nate Bell apologizes after tweet gets national attention

[JRLeft]

And here in Arkansas, it's getting reaction. House Speaker Davy Carter responded to the tweet saying:

"On behalf of the Arkansas House of Representatives and the state of Arkansas, I want to extend my deepest apologies to the people of the City of Boston and the state of Massachusetts for the inappropriate and insensitive comment made this morning by an Arkansas House member. I can assure the people of Boston and the people of Massachusetts that Arkansans have them in their thoughts and prayers during this tragic time."

Just before 12:20 p.m. on Friday, Bell posted an apology on his Facebook page and Twitter saying:

"I would like to apologize to the people of Boston & Massachusetts for the poor timing of my tweet earlier this morning. As a staunch and unwavering supporter of the individual right to self defense, I expressed my point of view without thinking of its effect on those still in time of crisis. In hindsight, given the ongoing tragedy that is still unfolding, I regret the poor choice of timing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers were with the people of Boston overnight and will continue as they recover from this tragedy."

THV 11 caught up with Bell and well have a more from him tonight on "THV 11 at 5 and 6."

http://www.thv11.com/news/article/261129/2/Rep-Nate-Bells-tweet-getting-national-attention

He should stand by his comment instead giving a false apology. He meant what said the first time. He's lower than excrement.

[etherealtruth]

1. He is an ass hat!

[Dreamer Tatum]

2. Why would he use a funhouse mirror for the lens

of a camera that would take his actual photo?

That can't be his REAL head, can it?

[JaneyVee]

3. Funny how right wing nut jobs believe all Liberals are unarmed.

[KittyWampus]

4. Idiot, you think the TIMING is the problem with your statement?

[treestar]

7. What I was thinking

He sees nothing wrong with the statement itself!

[nobodyspecial]

20. Typical non-apology

It's OK to mock East Coasters who have been terrified -- but only after sufficient time has passed.

[vt_native]

5. Apologized for the timing, not for what he said

What a dick.

[JRLeft]

8. He's isn't sorry about the timing. The timing was pivotal to his snide remarks.

[Fumesucker]

6. Good thing he has a necktie on in that photo

Or his foreskin would have slid up over his head.

[olddots]

11. damn you're good

[Sheepshank]

15. I rarely lol at posts

but OMFH....that was satisfying

[Bobbie Jo]

16. lol

Okay...that was funny.

[OneGrassRoot]

21. *snort*

[timdog44]

23. Very funny indeed.

You need to write a book.

[olddots]

9. Nate babe if you want to sincerly apologize get another job

maybe seek some education and learn how to stop thinking out loud until you learn to think.

[RGinNJ]

10. It's gotta suck...

Being ascared all the time.

[SidDithers]

12. He's apologizing for when he said it, not for what he said...

What a fucking dumbass.

Sid

[SummerSnow]

13. Rethugs always have to backtrack on their hateful comments.

[Shrike47]

14. He's a disgrace. It wasn't the timing a-hole, it was the sentiment that sucked.

[bullwinkle428]

17. Lower than whale shit, and considerably less attractive.

[SummerSnow]

18. No neck anger.

[JRLeft]

19. LMFAO!

[AlinPA]

22. He is a pig.

[Initech]

24. When are people going to learn the first rule of social media??

Never ever say stupid shit you'll immediately regret!!

[Loki]

26. What is it about the male Republican

They all look the same....ignorant, ugly fucks.

[ecstatic]

27. How would a properly secured Ar-15 (or handgun) be helpful in a surprise, kick the door down

home invasion? Does Bell envision that MA conservatives have loaded guns, aimed at their front doors? Not very smart during a manhunt or in households with children, IMO. There are only a narrow set of scenarios that would allow for fast retrieval of a safely stored firearm. Bell's smug confidence is misplaced.