US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Shot, Six Die

[Husar]

And what about the 6 people who died? Collateral damage? Not important?

Why does it always seem like the single congresswoman was/is more valuable as a human being than the six people who died?
Or is that just my impression?

I know she's a politician but the news coverage reminds me of this: http://www.theonion.com/video/beyonc...sly-hit,14162/