State lawmakers reflect on Arizona shooting
(Photo credit: http://www.mogop.org)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMOX) — The tragic shooting in Arizona has brought a new focus on safety to some elected officials here in the capitol.
Missouri Senator Mike Kehoe says a shooting like this is particularly personal to him and his family.
“It brings that much closer to home,” Kehoe said. “You’re always kind of watching and trying to figure out how to go out and meet with people but also make sure you’re protecting your safety and the safety of your family and your other constituents around you.”
Democratic House Leader Mike Talboy says this shooting may lead to a better tone from legislatures during debate.
Reported by Jamal Andress
Copyright 2011 State Capitol Bureau
© 2013 CBS Radio Stations, Inc. All rights reserved. |
Cindy O'Laughlin
January 12, 2011 7:26 am
The world we live in is filled with imperfect people. Some of them are mentally unbalanced and violent. It has always been that way. Workplaces, schools, post offices and shopping malls have all been scenes of violence. This tragedy was no less or more heinous because the object was a politician. Trying to assign blame to people involved in the political process is useless. The shooter had mental problems, period.