As I said, he was wrong to do it. I don't advocate it and I wouldn't do it either. Yes Islander1, the guy should be charged for the attack.
My original comment was about the thread/article title sensationalism. "Gunned down" is really extreme. Such titles are to create fear and anxiety in people who may not apply any effort to read the story and learn it wasn't a .45. Quite likely many of the Obama supporters prefer the news this way.
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