Family Research Council Shooting

Obama's response to the shooting at the Family Research Council is shameful.

Why did it take hours and hours for the White House to react to the violence?

I guess if Obama had a son, he wouldn't look like a security guard at the Family Research Council.

Authorities quickly treated the shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin a case of domestic terrorism. The media and politicians jumped on that aspect of the crime that left six innocents dead and three critically injured.

When it comes to the shooting at the conservative Family Research Council, however, the domestic terrorism label is being downplayed.

Actually, the entire incident is being downplayed.

From The PJ Tatler:

It took him about four hours, but the president finally said “violence has no place in our society” to the press pool this afternoon.

That's it?

Obama's response is steeped in political posturing. He doesn't want to appear too concerned about anyone connected with the FRC.

Absolutely sickening.

From WJLA:

Floyd Corkins II, 28, of Virginia is accused of shooting a security guard at the Family Research Council after criticizing the group's anti-gay stance, a source tells ABC7.

The shooting took place at 801 G Street, about a block west of the Verizon Center.

Sources say Corkins walked into the Family Research Council and said “It’s not about you, it’s about the policy,” and then shot the guard.

The guard, who was shot in the shoulder, was conscious and breathing after the incident.

The suspect was taken into custody by the FBI and was being interviewed. Authorities later found his vehicle at the East Falls Church Metro station.

Corkins had been volunteering for about the past six months at The DC Center for the LGBT Community, said David Mariner, executive director of the community center, which is in Northwest Washington. He usually staffed the center's front desk on Saturdays, and his most recent shift was about two weeks ago.

"He always struck me as a kind, gentle and unassuming young man. I'm very surprised that he could be involved in something like this," Mariner said.

Though authorities did not publicly reveal a motive, advocacy groups across the ideological spectrum condemned the violence, with some casting it as a hate crime.

"Today's attack is the clearest sign we've seen that labeling pro-marriage groups as 'hateful' must end," Brian Brown, the president of the National Organization for Marriage, said in a statement.

Good Lord, if someone connected to a conservative organization shot someone at a Left-wing organization because of the group's policies, the incident would be the lead story for days.

Obama would be saying much more than "violence has no place in our society."

If a Tea Party participant shot up the DC Center for the LGBT Community, there would be massive outrage. Brian Ross would have a field day.

But because Floyd Lee Corkins II, a volunteer at the DC Center for the LGBT Community, shot a man at the Family Research Council, there's no national outcry echoed in an endless loop by the Leftist media.

Just crickets.

I think it's time for Obama and Biden and the rest of the fringe Leftist Democrats to start acting responsibly and quit sowing the seeds of hate and division.

They need to realize the impact of their inexcusable, inflammatory, irresponsible rhetoric.

Another thing--

Where are all the gun control activists?

Why aren't they demanding action in response to the shooting by Floyd Lee Corkins II?

Why are they silent now?

Hypocrites.
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UPDATE: Leo Johnson, the man shot by Floyd Corkins II, is NOT a security guard for the FRC. He's a staff member and was unarmed.

Here's a press release on Johnson's condition:

Family Research Council (FRC) President Tony Perkins released the following statement on the recovery progress of long-time FRC staff member Leo Johnson who was shot on Wednesday inside the lobby of FRC's headquarters:

"We are grateful for the outpouring of prayers and well-wishes for Leo as well as the entire FRC team who have been affected by this attack. It will take time, but he will be back with us soon, for which we are all grateful.

"We remain in close contact with Leo and his family. Leo asked that we express his appreciation for everyone's prayers and support. He does not wish to make any further public statements for now and requested that the media respect his privacy as he focuses on healing and getting better," concluded Perkins.