Tucson shootings

[starbkjrus]

Well said Dylan, well said.

[azwildcat96]

As a long-time (nearly 20 years) Tucson resident, married to someone born and raised in Tucson, I don't need John Stewart or Brit Hume telling me how odd the memorial was. I watched it myself, and through the whole thing, I kept telling myself it was odd!

The "rock concert" atmosphere, in my opinion was inappropriate. The tribal blessing was out of place. Selling T-shirts at a memorial??? Really??? I'm actually a bit embarrassed by the whole thing.

Regardless, the events last Saturday were horrible. The losses of life, terrible. The injured, and all of those that were there will have to bear those physical and emotional scars the rest of their lives. The memories will last in our minds for a very long time. And, that is sad.

[BobsYourUncle]

I wasn't at the event, but I find the remarks by the media commentators to be the thing that is odd, not the appearances or remarks at the memorial in Tucson. Where do they get off criticizing the seating arrangements, the mood of the Tucson crowd, or the crowd's desire to recognize those in their community who came together in response to the tragedy? That is perhaps the height of arrogance and presumption. Unbelievable--petty and unprofessional.

[Woodsheal]

I wasn't at the event, but I find the remarks by the media commentators to be the thing that is odd, not the appearances or remarks at the memorial in Tucson. Where do they get off criticizing the seating arrangements, the mood of the Tucson crowd, or the crowd's desire to recognize those in their community who came together in response to the tragedy? That is perhaps the height of arrogance and presumption. Unbelievable--petty and unprofessional.

Not all media commentators were critical. I heard part of Hannity's radio program the next day, and he consistently defended the memorial event and its "mood" - making the Irish wake comparison of tears and laughter, at once mourning and celebrating the departed.

Good article...!

[macwilkin]

Not all media commentators were critical. I heard part of Hannity's radio program the next day, and he consistently defended the memorial event and its "mood" - making the Irish wake comparison of tears and laughter, at once mourning and celebrating the departed.

Good article...!

David Gergen was also at first taken by surprise of the mood of the service, but then came to realize the cathartic effect, thanks to the observations of John King, who was on the ground.

T.

[Beertigger]

The "rock concert" atmosphere, in my opinion was inappropriate. The tribal blessing was out of place. Selling T-shirts at a memorial??? Really??? I'm actually a bit embarrassed by the whole thing.

Regardless, the events last Saturday were horrible. The losses of life, terrible. The injured, and all of those that were there will have to bear those physical and emotional scars the rest of their lives. The memories will last in our minds for a very long time. And, that is sad.

Nobody sold t-shirts. They were given away, placed on the back of every seat in McKale prior to the doors opening. Thousands more shirts were given away by UA student gov't volunteers to those who watched the memorial as part of the overflow in Arizona Stadium.

Not a single family member, witness or first responder told me they felt the atmosphere was inappropriate. I'd say theirs are the opinions that matter most. Everyone I talked to that night, and since, expressed their appreciation for the outpouring of love and support they've received.


d.