For all those amazed that she lived after being shot in the head... 2 words--James Brady

[justiceischeap]

[hlthe2b]

1. Yes.. his survival was near miraculous, yet severe repercussions

I really hope she might not only survive, but suffer much less significant lasting effects.

It has always caused me great sorrow, that this man has been villainized by gun supporters for his stance on gun control. If anyone had a reason to support some limits, it was certainly him. Disagreeing is one thing. But, the comments I have seen directed at Brady make me ashamed. :shrug:

[CTyankee]

2. That is my fear for her.

Having known firsthand from someone who had a TBI it is not a good thing. I just hope her injury did not do what it did to Brady and my friend...it is not what you want in a survivor of such an injury...they are not who they were and many never come home from nursing institutions...

[xchrom]

3. Recommend

[mrcheerful]

4. I actually knew a guy that got on the bad side of the mob over gambling debts that

got shot in the back of the head with a .45 at point blank range and he survived. His memory was never the same after nor was his speech.

[still_one]

5. Even with that it is always touch and go within the first 72 hours. Prayers to all the victims /nt

[lillypaddle]

6. She's two years younger than my kid

I saw some of her previous interviews on MSNBC just now - so much promise, such a beautiful, successful young woman. Damn. My heart breaks for her and her family, and the others who had their lives taken. :cry: