Rage Against the (New) Media
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: When I was in the second or third grade, my teacher had our class engage in an exercise about rumors. She lined up the 32 students in our class and whispered a message in the ear of the first student, and said "pass it on." By the time the message got to … Read more
Daniel Hernandez, hero
by David Safier UA junior Daniel Hernandez's role in helping keep Giffords stable after the shooting, and possibly saving her life, is beginning to be written about and discussed on television. He had been interning with Giffords for five days. According to the Republic article, he ran to help Giffords before the shooting ended: When … Read more
Police release photo of person of interest
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Local law enforcement is asking for your help in identifying the person of interest they want to talk to following Saturday's mass shooting in Tucson. Police release photo of man 'possibly associated' with suspect: Police are seeking a man who was seen at the shopping center where Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot and may … Read more
American Red Cross is Requesting Blood Donations – Please Donate
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The "cartoon of the week" is being replaced this week by Fitzsimmons' "light a candle" and an appeal for blood donations by the American Red Cross – please donate if you have the blood type most in need. From the Arizona Daily Star, Red Cross pleads for blood after shootings: The Arizona Blood … Read more
Eyewitness to CD8 Shootings, Dr. Rayle’s Interview
Posted by Michael Bryan Dr. Steven Rayle was at the Congress on Your Corner event and was an eyewitness to the shootings. He indicates that Loughner shot Gabby first, then turned his gun on the crowd. Rayle was not shot himself. Dr. Rayle also said that Loughner had two additional clips of ammunition and … Read more
State Rep. Steve Farley’s Statement on Political Violence
By Michael Bryan Steve Farley, the Arizona Democratic State House Caucus policy leader and assistant leader, made a statement tonight on channel 13 decrying violent political rhetoric as a contributor to political violence.
President Obama’s Statement on the CD8 Shootings
By Michael Bryan President Obama’s brief press statement on the CD8 Shootings.
