And they're supposed to be the civilized ones?

Apparently, Arlen Specter (who isn't exactly known for being a nice guy... but rather has a reputation as, well, the polar opposite) yelled at Russ Feingold, who then stormed out after a disagreement in the Judiciary Committee related to the vote on a Constitutional amendment which would prohibit states from recognizing same-sex marriages -- or so discusses this article: Feingold, Specter Clash Over Gay Marriage.

But the clash isn't over their positions. We all know that good guy Feingold supports gay marriage. Trick is, Specter is supposedly "totally opposed" to this amendment too, but felt it deserved a debate in the full Senate, instead of being torpedoed by the committee.

So basically, Specter is doing the right proper thing in not allowing his personal politics dictate his decisions as the chair of the committee, instead of wielding his position for political points.

Oh, wait a minute...