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I promised myself I wouldn't write about the tragic shooting over the weekend that leaves Rep. Giffords clinging to life and other families mourning the loss of their loved ones. It's a profound tragedy, and words cannot describe such senseless violence.
 
But here in Washington, operatives with little decency, even of the political kind, are quick to affix blame. And I want to say just one thing.
 
Please, for the memory and love of those who perished, do not cheapen this criminal act with political charges. The shooter was crazy. Pure and simple. He echoed and acted on behalf of the devil himself â€" pure evil. Not a political party. To think otherwise drags the memory of those into the ditch, where it need not go.

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