While I was deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred in Tucson, Ariz., a week ago, unlike many Americans I was not shocked. The tragedy contained many of the elements that our country has allowed to get out of hand, so the same thing could happen anytime, any place.
ROSE NOLEN: Tucson shooting not surprising, considering current state of US
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 | 12:01 a.m. CST;
updated 8:58 p.m. CST, Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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