State Democratic Party Chairman Shot At State Party Headquarters.   

What does bringing health care to over 45 million uninsured Americans have to to with violence against a people who support a political party?

Are you suggesting that the Democractic platform, of which many Americans agree, is something equivalent to the actions of the Russians or the North Koreans?

It's this type of thinking that make people cross the line and do irresponsible things such as shooting someone.

If we can spend 10 to 12 billion dollars per week on a ill-advised war in Iraq, then we can stop this un-Godly war and use those resources to provide healthcare for those who are uninsured.

What do you want them to due, just sit back and suffer? Do you want them to just die and go away?

The United States is the only World Superpower who doesn't care for it's most needy citizens.

What is your solution to the healthcare crisis that face our nation?

Lloyd

Just do a "Google" search and type in "threats against Barack Obama".

Here is a sample of the results you will get:

Man Arrested For Death Threat Against Barack Obama.

MyFox Chicago | KKK Warns of Death Threat Against Obama

MyDD :: Another death threat against Barack

DallasBlack.com: Man Arrested For Death Threat Against Barack Obama

Man detained for alleged death threat against Obama

THIS IN NOT RIGHT. This is not what America is all about.

Lloyd

You can't say violence is in no way acceptable when, in the same breath, you compare what the Democrats are offering to the same things that are happening in Russia and North Korea. Your writing shows that you're educated and, therefore, aware that what you state is not really what the Democrats are offering. You're exaggerating for the sake of effect. Many uneducated people do not understand that. They take your exaggerations as statements of fact and that scares them into taking the kind of actions you claim are not acceptable.

If it were a political matter, then who best to shoot than the head of the Arkansas political party?

This guy wanted to send a message. He wanted to send a message of hate. Hate for a political party that he is opposed to. Hate to a political party that he doesn't see eye to eye with.

There are no excuses. Only hate can make you do what this individual did.

I cannot think of any person that I would go to these lengths to do something like this.

He needs to be held accountable for his actions. He needs never to be be released in our society.

Lloyd

I know the debate can get very heated and that people are very passionate, but this is extreme.

I hope everyone will look at this and begin to tone down the rhetoric.

It is possible to be passionate about a particular candidate without resorting to name calling or spewing hatred.

Lloyd

Wow. This is the first I've heard that he has died. This is a tragedy.

A man goes to work today and will never come home again because someone wanted to make some kind of point.

I can't imagine what his family is going through at this time.

Since you live in Arkansas, keep us informed as further details come out.

This is so sad.

Lloyd

Lloyd,You are right it really is a shame that an upstanding citizan can not go to work and be safe. Both of these men have died. Mr.Gwatney was a very well known man in Arkansas he owned 3 huge car dealerships in Little Rock and North Little Rock.He had just gotten married last November. I fell very bad for all of the familys that have been affected by this, as well as all of the people that were working in this Democratic Headquarters and had to whitness this terouble event.

Once again I hope that people will view this tradegy and take a moment to turn down the rhetoric and stop the lies.

This in not Zimbabwe where intimidation helped determine the outcome the most recent elections.

This is America, where freedom of speech is not a priviledge, but a fundamental right of a all Americans, regardless of political affiliation.

May Mr. Gwatney rest in peace.

Lloyd

As you might know, Former President Bill Clinton is from Arkansas ad was the former governor there. Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton issued the following joint statement today:

"We are stunned and shaken by today's shooting at the Arkansas Democratic Party where our good friend and fellow Democrat Bill Gwatney was critically wounded. Bill is not only a strong chairman of Arkansas' Democratic Party, but he is also a cherished friend and confidante. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill and his family today and we wish him a quick recovery."

It's ashame that he did not recover from his wounds.

Lloyd

I truly hope that people on both sides use this tragic situation to stop the lies and distortions.

There are some very serious issues facing the America people. Taking up arms to keep the status quo won't work in America. Elections here in the United States shouldn't follow the Zimbabwean model. That is what Robert Mugabee and his cronies did during the most recent elections in Zimbabwee.

As far as I'm concerned, November can't come soon enough.

Lloyd

If the suspect's behavior was based on him loosing his job, then why did he take it out on the head of the Democrat party in Arkansas?

This just goes to show how everything wrong with this country seems to blamed on the Democrats, even though under the last Democratic administration, we had 8 years of peace and prosperity.

Democrats are not to blame for the situation that those loosing their jobs face today.

His reaction to loosing his job was irresponsible and unacceptable. This cannot and should not happen again.

Lloyd

Very true.

It doesn't have to be this way. Our American standards don't have to stoop this level.

We have to nip this behavior in the bud. It is unacceptable in a free and Democratic society.

Lloyd

It does seem that many people have lost respect for humans. How can you just take it upon yourself to end the life of another human being?

It's inhumane, irresponsible and just not right. Can you imagine the pain and suffering that both families are going through because of his selfish actions?

This is just a bad situation anyway you look at it.

Lloyd