The aftermath of the attempted assassination of Congressman Gabrielle Giffords and the senseless killings of bystanders has exposed those who create the media conversation in America as appallingly ignorant of American history.

What is most egregious is that some of our major and normally respected media outlets like the New York Times, the Washington Post and numerous talk show hosts have showcased their ignorance by attempting to pin the blame on political hate speech much of it emanating from the conservative end of the political spectrum.

Read more: The Dangers of Historical Ignorance