In Wake of Tucson Shooting Rampage, Nation's Leaders Must Confront Political Hate and Violence
Interview with Frederick Clarkson, journalist and author, conducted by Scott Harris
The shooting rampage by Jared Lee Loughner in Tuscon, Ariz. on Jan. 8, which left six people dead and critically wounded U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) and 13 others, has sparked a national debate on the possible connection between toxic political rhetoric and violence. The attack, which claimed the lives of a federal judge and a 9-year-old girl, shocked the conscience of the country. Story continues
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