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Yesterday was a sad day in our history.
I pray for a speedy recovery for Congresswoman Giffords and for the peace and comfort for the families of those who had their lives so tragically stolen from them.
Immie
Analysis From Meno, one of Loughner's favorite books;
Plato is trying to convince a world that has always been certain in it's knowledge that not only does the world not understand but is incapable of understanding virtue.
Most virtuous men are so by holding "right opinions" rather than true knowledge.
This is what was in this kids head.
that depends on AZ laws
If what they've been saying about the guy is accurate, no, he wont be facing the death penalty. The Supreme Court eliminated that option with mentally deficient people years ago.
it seems he has broken both state and fed lawthat depends on AZ lawsIf what they've been saying about the guy is accurate, no, he wont be facing the death penalty. The Supreme Court eliminated that option with mentally deficient people years ago.
Nope. He committed a FEDERAL crime. If he'd broken into her house to rob it and shot her in the process, THAT would be a state crime. Shooting her while she acted in her capacity as a US Congressmember . . .
The moron referred to it as CONSCIENCE dreaming on his Youtube channe.
I'm so glad to hear that Gabby is doing so well with such a horrific type of wound. They took her off the breathing tube and she was able to breathe on her own. So far no swelling of her brain.
I think God is looking after her.
I'm so glad to hear that Gabby is doing so well with such a horrific type of wound. They took her off the breathing tube and she was able to breathe on her own. So far no swelling of her brain.
I think God is looking after her.
Yes, that's why they are in heaven now,because they wouldn't survive as easily.
It's not God's fault, it's Satan who does these evil things. He causes sickness and illnes if you read your bible.
On another note, does anyone think Giffords will need to be replaced? Even if she has a phenomenal recovery - and God willing she does - it's going to be a long time before she's up to fulfilling the requirements of her job, nor should she have to be concerned about that or anything else but her health at a time like this. I'm a little unclear on the procedure, but if memory serves, only one other Representative has been removed for medical reasons before, and it involved a House resolution to that effect. Does anyone have any idea how long they would wait?
It's a horrible thing to have to think about, but on the other hand, I live in that district, and I don't wish to be without Congressional representation just to be polite.
On another note, does anyone think Giffords will need to be replaced? Even if she has a phenomenal recovery - and God willing she does - it's going to be a long time before she's up to fulfilling the requirements of her job, nor should she have to be concerned about that or anything else but her health at a time like this. I'm a little unclear on the procedure, but if memory serves, only one other Representative has been removed for medical reasons before, and it involved a House resolution to that effect. Does anyone have any idea how long they would wait?
It's a horrible thing to have to think about, but on the other hand, I live in that district, and I don't wish to be without Congressional representation just to be polite.
On another note, does anyone think Giffords will need to be replaced? Even if she has a phenomenal recovery - and God willing she does - it's going to be a long time before she's up to fulfilling the requirements of her job, nor should she have to be concerned about that or anything else but her health at a time like this. I'm a little unclear on the procedure, but if memory serves, only one other Representative has been removed for medical reasons before, and it involved a House resolution to that effect. Does anyone have any idea how long they would wait?
It's a horrible thing to have to think about, but on the other hand, I live in that district, and I don't wish to be without Congressional representation just to be polite.
The governor could call for a special election, where the district would vote for a new representative, but that's in cases where the representative has died, or quits. The constitution to my knowledge doesn't really say what happens in a situation like this, and honestly I'm not sure if the governor would be permitted to call a special election or not.
I'd guess the seat would for all intents and purposes be "vacant" until she either is able to make it to the House to vote, she resigns, or until the next election cycle.
On another note, does anyone think Giffords will need to be replaced? Even if she has a phenomenal recovery - and God willing she does - it's going to be a long time before she's up to fulfilling the requirements of her job, nor should she have to be concerned about that or anything else but her health at a time like this. I'm a little unclear on the procedure, but if memory serves, only one other Representative has been removed for medical reasons before, and it involved a House resolution to that effect. Does anyone have any idea how long they would wait?
It's a horrible thing to have to think about, but on the other hand, I live in that district, and I don't wish to be without Congressional representation just to be polite.
I wondered the same thing. Will she be able to finish out her term and function as a Congresswoman? Can someone be appointed by the governor to fill her seat until she recovers (I pray she does soon) and is able to return to her seat or does it remain vacant until she has recovered?
Immie
nopeOn another note, does anyone think Giffords will need to be replaced? Even if she has a phenomenal recovery - and God willing she does - it's going to be a long time before she's up to fulfilling the requirements of her job, nor should she have to be concerned about that or anything else but her health at a time like this. I'm a little unclear on the procedure, but if memory serves, only one other Representative has been removed for medical reasons before, and it involved a House resolution to that effect. Does anyone have any idea how long they would wait?
It's a horrible thing to have to think about, but on the other hand, I live in that district, and I don't wish to be without Congressional representation just to be polite.
The governor could call for a special election, where the district would vote for a new representative, but that's in cases where the representative has died, or quits. The constitution to my knowledge doesn't really say what happens in a situation like this, and honestly I'm not sure if the governor would be permitted to call a special election or not.
I'd guess the seat would for all intents and purposes be "vacant" until she either is able to make it to the House to vote, she resigns, or until the next election cycle.
I think if the Representative dies, the governor appoints someone to finish the term. After all, Representatives only serve for two years at a time. As I said, the only other time a Rep was removed for medical incapacity, I believe the House passed a resolution vacating the seat, which triggered a special election.
She was just re-elected, and I do NOT want to spend two years effectively without a Congressmember.