I think it is absurd to blame anyone but the shooter for this atrocity.

I don't - or at least I don't think it should stop at sort of "he was a nut so it's OK". Personally, I think blaming Palin (I'm UK and tend towards the left btw) is a bit of a stretch but perhaps it is time to discuss the language used at times by politicians?

It seems the guy was already identified by some as having problems. Perhaps one could question the care, support and reporting?

Then, as seems to be happening in another thread, perhaps it is time to question the gun laws?