What Naomi Anderson writes about "freezing" and the human condition makes sense. However, I feel much of the criticism of Mirrabella concerns glasshouses and stones.

I happened to switch to Q & A just as Simon hit the desk. With no context and not knowing who he was, my first thought was that the *headdesk* and accompanying snort were a theatrical response to whatever was being said. Sophie Mirabella seemed to be leaning back and twisting to get a better look at Simon. The whole thing was resolved very quickly. How much time has been frittered away analysing SM's split second response? I loathe her politics, but this is silly.

'With no context and not knowing who he was, my first thought was that the *headdesk* and accompanying snort were a theatrical response to whatever was being said'

Must admit Candice I first thought it was another stunt which would be fully in line with the Getup clowns.

Mirabella's critics come from a desperate rusted on supporter base for a terribly incompetent and deceitful government. Any stunt to gain a point and to cover the shame of such idiotic stunts such as Emerson.

I saw the incident and the look of disgust on Mirabella's face says it all. She moved as if she did not want to be 'contaminated' by being touch by this man in obvious distress.

She showed no concern for his welfare. Basically if he had to depend on her giving him lifesaving treatment, he would have died.

What Mirrabella did at the time is miles less relevant and miles less worrying than what she says and believes. It is surprising that the Coalition still allows her to represent them in public debates.It's hard to believe that she is not a net negative for them.

My view is that Sophie Mirabella was so focused on scoring points against the government, every time she torrents from her stridently manipulative mouth, no matter what the question, that she had no free emotional capacity left to react to something of a personal nature on the spur of the moment.

Politics for her is about winning, by hook or by crook. One has to grudgingly concede that she never failed herself in that regard. From published material she seems to have been well prepared in her previous life for her current role.

Why do we end up paying good money for a dubious role model for our young women?