Well intentioned but ill considered

[Nuclear Unicorn]

Behind closed doors, California Democratic Rep. Loretta Sanchez has proposed removing Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords from the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) until she recovers from injuries sustained after being shot in the head on Jan. 8 in Tucson, The Daily Caller has learned.

The proposal sparked an outrage, according to those in the room — including from those in Sanchez’s own party.

“It’s not appropriate,” Texas Democratic Rep. Silvestre Reyes told The Daily Caller, adding that there was outrage among some members in the room when Sanchez made the suggestion. “It’s bad for morale during her recovery period.”



Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2011/01/25/rep-loretta-sanchez-sparks-outrage-from-fellow-democrats-with-proposal-to-boot-giffords-from-armed-services-committee/#ixzz1CAvBeJTe

[badtoworse]

1. Sanchez is correct

It's tragic, but Giffords is unable to function in her role on the committee. It's not yet clear how much damage will be permanent. All of us pray for a full recovery, but that may be asking for a miracle.

In situations such as this, it it normal to have someone else perform your duties if you are unable to. There is no disgrace in it and if Giffords can do it, she should endorse the idea. Any resppnsible person would.

[tularetom]

2. Behind closed doors, huh?

If she felt that strongly about it she should have had the guts to make her pitch in front of god and everybody.

[jwirr]

3. How long was the SD senator out after his illness just after he was

elected? Did they remove him from his positions?