Spectacularly stupid 9/11 stunt

Let's see: Your brother was one of the airline captains killed on 9/11 and every year for the past four years you've spoken at the annual memorial at the State House.

But this year, you're running for Congress - gasp, as a Republican - and fancy that, the "non-partisan" commission in charge of the memorial won't let you speak - but does invite the chairman of your Democratic opponent's campaign (who happens to be married to the outgoing congressman who, surprise, is the keynote speaker).

Even in Massachusetts, could somebody really be that politically petty? Maybe not. Maybe they're just idiots.