Handwringer

A handwringer is the kind of person who, rather than taking practical action, wrings their hands and asks "why oh why". A classic theme among handwringers is "think of the children". Handwringers use numerous logical fallacies, especially misleading vividness.

Hand wringing is defined as:


 * 1) Clasping and squeezing of the hands, often in distress.
 * 2) An excessive expression of distress: handwringing by some experts over the state of the economy.