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The Arizona shooting.
Yes, I am aware of it. Been following the news all day. Horrific is the best word to describe the events.
But I'm not posting anything more about it until we have a lot more hard information. Right now, the alleged shooter appears to be a rather deranged libertarian based on the information released. I'm reserving judgment until we hear more from the FBI and police. Pointless uninformed speculation is worthless. Wait for the facts, mourn the deaths, and pray or offer hope for the wounded in your preferred method.
One thing, though. A lot of noise is being made over the fact that Rep. Giffords appeared in Sarah Palin's graphic targeting vulnerable Democrats. This graphic used the generic crosshairs on a national map. This is hardly new, and the Democratic National Committee used the exact same imagery in 2004 and 2006 at least. Using the crosshairs is common, and is not an explicit call to violence. The rise in violent rhetoric on the right is disturbing, but as I said, right now we have no idea what set the shooter off.
Stay calm, people. Wait for the facts.
But I'm not posting anything more about it until we have a lot more hard information. Right now, the alleged shooter appears to be a rather deranged libertarian based on the information released. I'm reserving judgment until we hear more from the FBI and police. Pointless uninformed speculation is worthless. Wait for the facts, mourn the deaths, and pray or offer hope for the wounded in your preferred method.
One thing, though. A lot of noise is being made over the fact that Rep. Giffords appeared in Sarah Palin's graphic targeting vulnerable Democrats. This graphic used the generic crosshairs on a national map. This is hardly new, and the Democratic National Committee used the exact same imagery in 2004 and 2006 at least. Using the crosshairs is common, and is not an explicit call to violence. The rise in violent rhetoric on the right is disturbing, but as I said, right now we have no idea what set the shooter off.
Stay calm, people. Wait for the facts.
Undiagnosed nut...
Probably not taking any motivation from mainstream politics.
At least one source suggests his favorite books include the Communist Manifesto and Mein Kampf. Not typical (publicly acknowledged) mainstream political fair.
Re: Undiagnosed nut...
Same type the local police carry, but with an aftermarket magazine.
If he passed the background check, people really need to look at the system that identifies and treats psychological issues in this country.
Re: Undiagnosed nut...
Probably not a Republican, Libertarian, or Democrat...