Palin Reloaded

As a moderate Democrat who narrowly defeated a so-called tea party candidate in the elections, Ms Giffords had referred to the hatred during an interview with MSNBC.

"We're on Sarah Palin's targeted list, but the thing is, that the way that she has it depicted has the crosshairs of a gun sight over our district. When people do that, they have to realize that there are consequences to that action," she said. - BBC News

*Update: Go read the recent Wickersham's Conscience "Open Letter" post for an excellent perspective.