I live about 120 miles north of where the shooting occurred. I was touched and honored to see the sheriff of Pima County express concern about the vitriol that is so much a part of our national political life. It appears that the shooter is just basically nuts, but it also appears that this is the time to take stock of the hatred that is poisoning our national discourse. In the present times, much of the hatred does come from the right wing. This does not excuse the crazies on the left (remember Cynthia McKinney?), but it really is time for all good people to reflect on what is happening with the right wing right now. America deserves better than to be told that our current problems will be solved with some huntin’ and shootin’. You betcha.