So much has been written about the tragedy in Arizona yesterday, and no doubtedly will continue to be written as the media follows up on all the leads, the loose ends, and the prosecution of the perpetrator. Sheriff Clarence W. Dupnik, notorious for his vow to refuse enforcement of Arizona's briefly passed immigrattion law, has called Rep. Gabrielle Giffords "one of the nicest human beings ever planted on this earth." Dupnik, an elected Sheriff who turns 75 this week, is taking a lot of flak this weekend for blaming free speech for Saturday's massacre.
Is Gabrielle Giffords really one of the nicest people on earth? That is quite an odd and misapplied characterization, if you're coming from the perspective of a Christian who believes in the inherent value of all human beings.
This may not be popular, but it needs to be said. [article continues here!]