Lynch's Questionable Giant-Novelty-Scissors Technique

As some of you may know, especially if you're among my Facebook friends, I'm a big fan of politicians posing with giant novelty ribbon-cutting scissors. 

But I'm a little concerned about this photo I've found of Congressman/US Senate candidate Stephen Lynch. Looks to me like he's risking a thumb.

What's your verdict: is he showing bold leadership by guiding the shears, or setting a bad example for the kids?