*Originally published on 8/2/11
You'll recall some time ago, a crazed gunman went on a rampage, shooting several people including Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. She ended up taking a gunshot to the head, but managed to survive the ordeal.
This, in and of itself, is amazing in and of itself, but shortly after the incident, she made a point to attend the vote regarding the debt ceiling crisis that was dominating the air waves ever since it started to snowball. When asked about it, she said that she couldn't stand by and do nothing. She was so determined to have her voice heard that she cast her vote.
As she did so, everyone in the House gave her a standing ovation, noticing the magnitude of what was happening.
Considering what she had been through, I felt obliged to tip my hat to the woman for enduring and standing up for what she believes in, even though she had more than enough reason to sit this one out.
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