Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?

WASHINGTON - APRIL 11: U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney throws out the first pitch at the home opener of the Washington Nationals April 11, 2006 in Washington, DC., and hits Make a Wish recipient Timmy Parker, seated in the home dugout, in the throat. Quote Cheney, "The little punk was crowding the plate." The Nationals opened at home against the New York Mets. Funeral plans for Mr. Parker have yet to be finalized. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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