Democrats try to shut down a debate they are losing
Glenn Reynolds:
Jack Shafer:
Both pieces talk about the attempt to use the tragedy to shut down the debate over policy differences. I do not think that is going to happen this time, but those pushing this theme are going to feel the, pardon the metaphor, return fire. Those using the tragedy as a club to silence the opposition will soon here their failure to persuade.
The Arizona Tragedy and the Politics of Blood Libel
Jack Shafer:
The awesome stupidity of the calls to tamp down political speech in the wake of the Giffords shooting.
Both pieces talk about the attempt to use the tragedy to shut down the debate over policy differences. I do not think that is going to happen this time, but those pushing this theme are going to feel the, pardon the metaphor, return fire. Those using the tragedy as a club to silence the opposition will soon here their failure to persuade.
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