Congresswoman shot in Arizona

[udman]

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona was shot in the head outside a grocery store in Tucson while holding a public event, Arizona Public Media reported Saturday.

The Democrat, who was re-elected to her third term in November, was hosting a "Congress on Your Corner" event at the Safeway in northwest Tucson when a gunman ran up and started shooting, according to Peter Michaels, news director of Arizona Public Media.

At least nine other people, including members of her staff, were hurt. Giffords was transported to University Medical Center in Tucson. Her condition was not immediately known.

Giffords was talking to a couple when the suspect ran up firing indiscriminately and then ran off, Michaels said.

The suspect was tackled by a bystander and taken into custody. He was not injured.

Giffords was first elected to represent Arizona's 8th District in 2006. The "Congress on Your Corner" events allow constituents to present their concerns directly to her.

More details to come.

http://www.npr.org/2011/01/08/132764...medium=twitter

[goof2]

Just saw this as well. I'm curious to see what the shooter's issue was. No matter what it turns out to be the shooter should still fry.

[udman]

http://www.npr.org/2011/01/08/132764...hot-in-arizona

NPR now saying 7 are dead and that the shooter is a "late teen" or in early 20's...

[udman]

...and the message boards are already blaming Sarah Palin and Sharon Angle

A K (Gumboz) wrote:

We don't know anything about the gunman or his motives. But we do know that Rep Giffords was one of the Democratic House members "targeted" with a "gun sight" on Sarah Palin's map. She said, "You know what to do." And now she'll say she's shocked -- SHOCKED -- that anybody would do such a thing.

Saturday, January 08, 2011 2:13:32 PM

Robin McMullen (RobinMcM) wrote:

Is Congresswoman Giffords's death one of the "Second Amendment remedies" that Sharron Angle advocated?

Saturday, January 08, 2011 2:13:18 PM

[goof2]

Originally Posted by udman

...and the message boards are already blaming Sarah Palin and Sharon Angle

I would have been surprised if they didn't, though that kind of speculation has been less than reliable in the past.

[udman]

Apparently Glenn Beck too...

im2fools 02:23 PM

Hey, Glenn Beck. Fuck you.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by udman

...and the message boards are already blaming Sarah Palin and Sharon Angle

it sickens me that this gal aint even cold yet before folks started trying to pull political value out of it. you should hear this douchbag david fitzsimmons comments on cnn.

[pauldun170]

someone may be taking something too seriously.

http://www.takebackthe20.com/
http://www.takebackthe20.com/candidates

[udman]

Hey ya'll should all stop hatin...unless you hate Republicans that is.

Robert Bruce (popculturizm) wrote:

As of 5 minutes ago (2:30pm EST) the CongressWoman was reported to have been still alive. I believe that anyone making a hate comment on this board needs to take a long hard look in the mirror, The Left is not known for being Gun Owners or Carriers, and the Right (extremists like the Neo-Cons and T-Partiers) are known for this, with out the facts I would not be surprise if the perpetrator of this act would not be a "right-winger" who else who carry a "Semi-automatic" weapon. Having said that - prayers should be sent out to those who have lost their lives, their families and for the state of this country, simply a despicable act!!!

Saturday, January 08, 2011 2:37:03 PM

[Avatard]

Originally Posted by Dave

it sickens me that this gal aint even cold yet before folks started trying to pull political value out of it. you should hear this douchbag david fitzsimmons comments on cnn.

I haven't heard the story yet, and I haven't clicked on any links yet, BUT:

If another politico indeed called for this woman's death, I wouldn't characterize this as "people trying to put political value on it". It's already there.

If Palin did call for this woman's death, even if essentially only by suggestive graphic and the veiled suggestion of "you know what to do", then she should be clearly charged for complicity in any murders committed as a result of what could only be characterized as a rather blatant public incitement and inducement of murder.

I believe in free speech, but you can't yell fire in a theatre. Speech designed to cause death and harm to others is not protected. That's actually technically conspiracy/complicity to murder.

If this woman dies, Palin should be charged, if she indeed made these overt murder suggestions in a public forum.

I think it's fair to say that given her rather high public profile, she should be well aware that this type of incitement would likely lead to violence.