Open Thread and News Round-Up on Tuscon Shooting

Arizona Daily Star: Giffords' husband releases first statement since shooting.

New York Times: Born on Sept. 11, Claimed by a New Horror.

Mother Jones: Loughner Friend Explains Alleged Gunman's Grudge Against Giffords.

Wall Street Journal: Suspect Fixated on Giffords.

Washington Post: Jared Loughner's behavior recorded by college classmate in e-mails.

Paul Krugman: Climate of Hate.

Washington Post: Gun used in Tucson was purchased legally; Arizona laws among most lax in nation.

Salon: Weapon in rampage was banned under Clinton-era law.

David Dayen: Rep. Carolyn McCarthy to Introduce Gun Control Legislation in Response to Giffords Shooting.

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