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Originally Posted by Ayatollahgondola
I didn't say it wasn't dangerous, but pointed out that statistically speaking, it hasn't proven itself so. Most congress people die of natural causes while in office, a cause of death that most mini market / liquor store owners would pray for. The last congressional death by murderous rampage that comes to mind is that of Leo Ryan in Jonestown in the late 70's
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You are dodging the point. Our elected officials have a responsibility to secure themselves when appearing in public and this means especially, limiting public exposure.
Why is there no discussion anywhere about security measures that must have been in place when she did these little routine presentations? These were regular events that she held. Loughner stood in line with questions that he had as a part of a ruse to get close. Not only that, but it was the second time, at least, he had shown up. He had actually had a question the last time he came. Certainly security was screening these people as they lined up.
Anyone will tell you, when you go to some public event featuring a national elected official, there is always some security presence there. They keep a low profile so as not to be intimidating, but they are visible. And that's no accident.
It's very strange. As Brown assumes the governor's seat, there was at least one article in the Bee explaining Brown's downtown residence in extreme detail and with schematics. Why would they do this?
I imagine that these displays and incidents are to create foment within the security establishment by waving targets in front of the public's face knowing that there is an element out there all too willing to take the bait. These incidents provoke a fake debate within the security establishment in order to create measures to protect our enemies (immigrant elements, illegal and otherwise, for example) and provoke hostility and intimidation against innocent citizens by falsly posing them as potential aggressors and assassins.