After VP Biden called the finally tally, Tucson survivor Patricia Maisch yelled, “Shame on you!”

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11. It's not over, so don't be devastated. My Senators voted for it; but were barely elected last time.

The Tea Party's local and state influence is what needs to be overcome - and gosh, it seems overwhelming at times, since they have media dominance.

We can't expect those in D.C. to act independently of what the majority of their voters want. Whether we want to believe it or not, because it's such a convenient conspiracy, they are not acting for the most part due to corporate funds.

If that were so, they'd be run out of office. Those corporate dollars that may flow into their campaigns are nothing compared to the hundred of millions invested in media to get people to vote for them.

This America, this is us. No one else is responsible. I know why manydon't want to get into local politics. They would rather focus on something that is far away, as it's safer.

It's dangerous to confront one's neighbors at times. They will go after you socially, financially, even physically. That is why so many good souls don't vote, don't get involved, and just hope for the best because they have heard the voices of intolerance, threats, hate and anti-social politics.