Gabby Gifford resigning now..Pelosi paying tribute

[HipChick]

On MSNBC now..

[mfcorey1]

1. Congress is finally doing something in unison. nt

[onehandle]

2. Who's next? I'm shocked that more Democrats haven't been gunned down.

As the year progresses, and it becomes clear that the President will be re-elected, the Secret Service better up their game a few notches.

[WI_DEM]

3. I wish her well in her recovery and hopefully one day she will be back if she wants it.

[HipChick]

4. Tributes are moving..

[malaise]

5. I am in tears at what was done to this woman by the gun-totting goon

promoted by the NRA. I understand your tears Debbie.
Even her husband is crying.

add

[HipChick]

6. Nothing more important than family...

Truth..

[malaise]

7. and friends

[DesertRat]

8. I am too

Gabby is so strong. God bless her.

[highplainsdem]

10. So am I.

[mfcorey1]

9. I need a kleenex.It ia one emotional resignation. nt

[pamela]

11. This is so sad.

I've been following her on Facebook and have been so impressed by the work her congressional office in Tucson has continued to do. I'm glad they gave props to her staff, too. They've been incredible.

This just makes me sad.

[HipChick]

12. Boeher is crying..

[one_voice]

13. it's very touching!...

trying to mop the floors and watch at the same time...hard cuz my eyes are all teary.

[DesertRat]

14. I wish that Boehner would have made a brief comment

To at least honor Gabby and thank her for her service.

[TahitiNut]

15. Far too frequently (and more these days), people seek to profit

... and benefit themselves by obtaining public office, feeding upon that office to attain wealth, power, and personal aggrandizement. Sometimes, we see those whose service and devotion to duty and honor are the basis for any prestige such office obtains. We live in a time when far too many of us emblazon ourselves with symbols of attainment ... the attainments of others, not ourselves. Our institutions, in all sectors of our society, seem overrun with predators and vampires ... feeding upon the work and sacrifices of others. From the sexual perverts in our religious and educational institutions to the greed-obsessed in our business enterprises to the power-obsessed narcissists in our political institutions, the corruption of self-seekers is a plague on our society. But then ... occasionally ... often out of unspeakable tragedy ... we see one such as Gabby Gifford, demonstrating grace, courage, and selfless service to others. And it humbles us.