This past weekend, Tucson, Arizona became the center of attention when a lone gunman, apparently seeking out a Congresswoman from the state, shot and killed 6 people and wounded 14 at a shopping center. A horrible event, to say the least. In its aftermath, I heard, not only the country sheriff, but various news agency talk hosts blame the conservative media and the Tea Party movement for being one of the causes for this sad day. You have GOT to be kidding me! When a tragedy like this occurs, we all want someone to take responsibility. But - for anyone to lay some of that on the media makes the whole thing a bit far-fetched. Why then should we not indict Hollywood for producing films highlighting deranged individuals? How many times have we heard of a tragedy that is linked in that way? For some reason, Hollywood appears to be exempt.
Bottom-line, this was one deranged individual who committed a heinous act. He wasn't provoked by the media, Hollywood or any particular organization. He had one target and he was obsessed with that. He was not a conservative. He was not a liberal. He was just one sick human being. Let's just leave it at that and not get carried away.
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I agree. Sheriff Dupnik made comments on day one and he's an elected official! Isn't it his duty to investigate the evidence and reserve all personal comments? And to add insult to injury, the press quoted Giffords' grieving father when asked if she had any enemies and he said, "Tea Party." I can understand her father's reaction, but I can't wrap my mind around Sheriff Dupnik's. I understand Rep. Giffords is his friend, but still, he has a duty to his community, and, in my opinion, failed them. He has had days for the shock to subside a little, listen and examine the evidence, but still he hasn't budged...even when evidence suggests otherwise.
For the record, my opinion has nothing to do with politics. It has everything to do with common sense.
No politics....common sense. That's the whole idea.
John, I agree.
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