Could Twitter be a bad thing?

As many of you may know, Twitter is the new way of 'personal communication' for many people. It's no surprise that many who hold office have a twitter account to keep the people updated. Twitter may help to better connect with people on a personal level but has using twitter gone too far?

Last month, Rep. Pete Hoekstra traveled with a Congressional delegation last week through Iraq. On the way, he provided many descriptive details about his arrival and his journey in Iraq on the famous website, Twitter. Examples: “Just landed in Baghdad. I believe it may be first time I’ve had bb service in Iraq. 11th trip here,”, “Moved into green zone by helicopter Iraqi flag now over palace. Headed to new US embassy Appears calmer less chaotic than previous here.”. The House Armed Services Committee and the Select Committee on Intelligence do not like it when members of Congress discuss details of their travels, especially for their own safety. Hoekstra got in some trouble for giving out details like these. I believe Hoekstra was putting his life in danger especially in times of war. What's on the internet is available for a lot of people to see. Hoekstra didn't mean to put his life in potential jeopardy but he could've done so. Do you believe using twitter maybe more dangerous than beneficial for those who use it?

Twitter has caused some trouble, but now is using twitter while the President Obama gives his address rude?

As President Obama spoke to Congress in a joint session last week, many who were in the same room with President Obama weren't necessarily paying much attention. Tweets were being sent as he spoke at the joint session. Senator McCaskill of Missouri, congressmen John Culberson, Rob Wittman, Bob Inglis, and others used their Blackberries, iPhones, and other means of communication to send Tweets from the floor of Congress. Some even had front and center seats. Ironically, before President Obama spoke, Democratic House Representative Jared Polis sent out a tweet, saying how it would be impolite to be sending out tweets during the President's address, and still many did so... What I really wanna know is.. does anyone think it would be impolite for many who were at the floor of Congress to being sending tweets while the president talks? If so, can anyone tell McCaskill, Culberson, and Wittman to take a hint?