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I've always found in a discussion of profound meaning or impact, in business meetings, with my children, in church, etc., that angry attacks always contribute so much to finding a good solution.

And, I've always found people so much more accepting of my ideas when screamed at them. It just seems to enable them to better assess the content of what I'm saying instead of the distraction of how I'm saying it.

I think these disruptive attendees can teach us all a lot. I know I've certainly learned a lot about them.

Putting Griff's sarcastic post aside I think these tactics have gotten the attention of people. Now I want to read more regarding the end-of-life provision to pay physicians for counseling. On a personal note I wish my sisters and I had an earlier counseling session with my mother's attending physician during her last days.
I also think the fear among seniors needs to be addressed. My hope is that after all the sound and fury, legislators will return to Washington with less ideological driven ideas about health care reform and work on costs reduction with better treatment outcomes. Who could argue with that? And if the Republicans continue to obstruct based on political self-interest than go-ahead with a party-line vote and pass health care reform (even with a public option) if it really, really reduces costs, and provides better treatment outcomes.
Finally, I am represented by Shelia Jackson-Lee and she is one of those carreer politicians that assume she can stay in office as long as she wishes.
I hope the flack and bad publicity she received for taking a cell-phone call while a constituent was trying to express her concerns motivates a serious challenge for her in 2012.