January 2011

What did Arizona Republicans learn from the events in Tucson more than a week ago?  That more guns are the answer.  Lawmakers in the state legislature that brought you such goodies as the “papers, please” law, the elimination of multicultural studies in schools across the state, and the right to carry guns in bars and concealed without a permit – are at it again. 

Congresswoman Giffords’ condition was upgraded over the weekend from critical to serious.  Unfortunately – the community that experienced the shooting is still critically wounded.  At a town hall event in Tucson on Saturday – one of the victims of the shooting rampage – Eric Fuller was arrested for disorderly conduct and making a threat.  The incident occurred after local Tea Party leader Trent Humphries suggested the

Since the shooting of Representative Giffords – Members of Congress are now worried about their own security – both in DC and their home districts.  In the nation’s Capitol – Congress has access to enhanced security thanks to the Capitol police.  Though that’s not good enough for Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert – the guy who’s just about afraid of everything from gays to terror babies.  He’s proposing legislation that would allo