I'm tired of all these politicians thanking first responders

[Cattledog]

It's an easy way to avoid the issue of too many guns. It's becoming the new "thoughts and prayers".

[JoeOtterbein]

1. "You're doing a heck of a job Brownie!"

Is the first thought, that always comes to my mind!

[hlthe2b]

2. Yes, it is exploitative expression (although clearly first responders DO deserve thanks/recognition)

None of those who witness this kind of carnage--either in a US mass shooting or in war, will ever be the same. Yet they do their jobs.

[Wellstone ruled]

6. The persons whom no one talks about are those

by standers who jump in too administer First Aide even though they have zero formal training.

So rare that these folks ever get recognition. But,the Politician sure loves the flashy Uniform in his photo op.

[hlthe2b]

8. I agree that the public, the bystanders are likewise heroic, but don't believe that should diminish

those in uniform who respond, whether they be firefighters, EMTs and paramedics, or LEO.

Criticize the politicians, not those who actually HELP.

[Wellstone ruled]

12. Don't think in my almost eight years,

I have never denigrated a Police officer or any Emergency Responder. Was a Volunteer Fireman in my Village for five years,been there and seen that. It was the thoughtful actions of bystanders whom did their best to administer first aide that saved several lives in those five years.

[KPN]

3. And it's also ingratiating with the intent of

getting and keeping law enforcement on their side. The GOP fosters a strong alliance both with law enforcement and the military (not to mention 2nd Amendmenters and the Alt-Right) — all the better to maintain a stranglehold on governance aka power.

[Funtatlaguy]

4. Yes and every city is the greatest city

[Dream Girl]

7. And strong, brave and courageous

Dayton Strong! El Paso strong! Close communities supporting each other.

[Peregrine Took]

15. And they are going to pull together

with their great community spirit, etc

[FarPoint]

5. I give credit where it is due...

The Dayton Policeman met the mass murderer head on and stopped him in less than 1 minute. .Saved a 100 lives....

[Boomerproud]

13. All the credit in the world. We're talking about

political pandering at its worst.

[Cattledog]

9. Then they quickly pivot to:

It's too early to talk about it until we get all the facts.

[gulliver]

10. It's arsonists praising the firefighters in the Republican case.

Pretty galling. Republicans and followers of Republican Trump created the problem. They need to be ousted from every single office in 2020.

[emmaverybo]

11. Their gratitude is not the problem. It is rightly placed and need not substitute for action on gun

control.

[lame54]

14. They are doing their jobs...

But are being used to push the bs good guy with a gun narrative