In the first week back to America's new Congress, safety was tested when Congress Woman Gabrielle Gifford was brutally shot outside of a strip mall in Tuscon, Arizona where she was meeting with her constituents. She is presently in critical condition. Wounded, Congresswoman Gifford is fighting for her life in an Arizona hospital her at the moment. The 22 year old shooter was a college dropout with a prior criminal history. He also shot 13 people and killed 9. Amongst those killed was a Judge, a member of Congresswoman Gifford's staff who was engaged to be married, and a 9 year old girl. Prayes for those killed: May they Rest In Peace and may their families be given the strength and privacy for their grief. Many blame the attacks on groups like the Tea Party and Media's over sensational coverage of the healthcare legislation for which the Congresswoman voted in March. Many of you may remember that her office was later vandalized because of this vote. Many in Congress are pleading with media and politicians with extreme views to tone down the propaganda in politics for the safety of politicians and their families. Many politicians are recounting having to use secret service for their families or actually wear bullet proof vests for their own safety. I agree that we should put propaganda aside when pushing for the benefit of the people. However, I also believe there is no excuse for the evil that caused yesterday's attacks.
We can only hope the incidents don't repeat themselves
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