Their intent was to shut her up.
Why should she give them what they want?
Not responding to accusations gave us Pelosi, Reid and Obama.
It would have been one thing it it was just crap going around the ‘net, but every major news outlet, down to their tiniest affiliate, were immediately playing up the Palin map when it had absolutely no more bearing on the shooting than what Gifford had for breakfast.
And then, in the absence of ANY connection to Palin, they only increased the attacks.
Somebody has to make a STAND!
Challenge every shot.
That is who she is.
I don't think so. Looking back (yes 20/20 hindsight) they were simply casting bait. She bit.
I agree, we need folks to push back. But, the correct ones to do this were, first, her husband. Then McCain (he has to be useful for something). Then Congressional leaders. Actually, the best I heard was (surprisingly - Lamar!
He refused to even comment on the "civility" question.