Nation columnist and all-around hack Eric Alterman was arrested at Sunday night's Democrat Presidential Debate.

Alterman apparently got in a huff after some guy in a private suite kicked him out and wouldn't give Alterman his name so he could mock him in his blog tomorrow.

I'd also like to point out a comment by Fen in Gaithersburg, Md.:

Well Eric, I would be sympathetic, but I’m sure if this had happened at a GOP debate, The Nation and CNN would be screaming about brownshirt facists for months.

That's about right.

It's generally a good idea to be polite and respectful to cops. You'll forgive me if, based upon the persona Alterman displays on television, I'm somewhat skeptical of his claims to meek, respectful behavior.