Local Reaction to Assassination Attempt on Congresswoman Giffords
I have plenty to say on the Giffords assassination attempt earlier today in Tucson. As you know, the story is all over the media and will be for the next few days.
People will no doubt be trying to decipher what the guys motives were over the next few days and I am saddened by what I know will be the inevitable, this event will become politicized.
But because there is a huge political subtext, I will be forced to comment about it over the next few days. For now, here is some local reaction to the shooting.
From Congressman Reyes:
"I am shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic act of violence in Tucson that has claimed the lives of several victims, including Chief Judge John Roll, and has left Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords fighting for her life. Carolina and I are praying for Gabby, her staff, and all those affected by this national tragedy. I ask all El Pasoans to keep Congresswoman Giffords, and all of today's victims, and their families in their prayers.
"Congresswoman Giffords is an outspoken and hard-working public servant, and I have had the privilege of working with her on issues important to the border region. Gabby is a fellow colleague on the House Armed Services Committee and the
"Acts of violence against our government representatives undermines our democracy, and I hope justice is served to those responsible for this senseless and cowardly act."
And from the Border Network for Human Rights:
"The Border Network for Human Rights, a human rights organization in El Paso and Southern New Mexico, with more than 13 years organizing communities, is deeply saddened to hear about the shooting of Representative Gifford. We reject all forms of violence on the border and take a principled stand for peaceful change and seek policies that protect all human lives. Border communities stand together in mourning this tragedy and hope the best for all those injured and their families."
People will no doubt be trying to decipher what the guys motives were over the next few days and I am saddened by what I know will be the inevitable, this event will become politicized.
But because there is a huge political subtext, I will be forced to comment about it over the next few days. For now, here is some local reaction to the shooting.
From Congressman Reyes:
"I am shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic act of violence in Tucson that has claimed the lives of several victims, including Chief Judge John Roll, and has left Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords fighting for her life. Carolina and I are praying for Gabby, her staff, and all those affected by this national tragedy. I ask all El Pasoans to keep Congresswoman Giffords, and all of today's victims, and their families in their prayers.
"Congresswoman Giffords is an outspoken and hard-working public servant, and I have had the privilege of working with her on issues important to the border region. Gabby is a fellow colleague on the House Armed Services Committee and the
"Acts of violence against our government representatives undermines our democracy, and I hope justice is served to those responsible for this senseless and cowardly act."
And from the Border Network for Human Rights:
"The Border Network for Human Rights, a human rights organization in El Paso and Southern New Mexico, with more than 13 years organizing communities, is deeply saddened to hear about the shooting of Representative Gifford. We reject all forms of violence on the border and take a principled stand for peaceful change and seek policies that protect all human lives. Border communities stand together in mourning this tragedy and hope the best for all those injured and their families."
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