Shooting in Tucson

The shooting of Congressman Gabrielle Giffords is a deplorable event. However, it reminds us that politicians in general, and Congressmen in particular are not the villains that we make them to be. I have always believed that politicians are on average more honest and upright than the people who vote for them. At a time like this we tend to pay attention to their service and sacrifice rather than on the few rotten apples.