Democratic Congresswoman Cori Bush late Tuesday suggested that some of her House Republican colleagues find a different line of work after several GOP lawmakers refused to walk through metal detectors established as a precautionary measure in the wake of the deadly invasion of the U.S. Capitol last week by a mob of President Donald Trump's supporters.
"First of all, we're talking about your job. Let's just look at it from the most basic level: If you work at McDonald's, you have to wear the uniform or you're not working today," the Missouri Democrat said in an appearance on MSNBC. "I don't know, have they ever had a job before?"
"To say that this is against your rights: do you rush through and not go through the metal detectors when you're trying to get on a plane? Like, that's a bunch of bullcrap," said Bush, the lead sponsor of a resolution that aims to expel the GOP lawmakers who incited the attack on the Capitol. "That is them trying to push the limits as far as they can. We have congressmembers who have said that they want to carry their guns on the floor, on the House floor... This is where we should feel safe, but you're bringing your guns to the office building. I don't feel safe around that. Many people don't feel safe with that."
In a tweet late Tuesday echoing the message of her interview, Bush wrote that "if you work at McDonald's and you don't wear the uniform, you don't work that day."
"If you won't abide by the rules of this job," Bush added, "go find another one."
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Bush's remarks came after Republican Reps. Lauren Boebert (Colo.), Louie Gohmert (Texas), Steve Stivers (Ohio), Larry Bucshon (Ind.), Van Taylor (Texas), and others on Tuesday complained about or evaded metal detectors put in place following last week's deadly attack on the Capitol Building.
"Boebert, a newly elected member who vowed in a viral video to carry a gun in the Capitol, was seen in an apparent dispute with police over going through the metal detector," NBC Newsreported. "Taylor refused to pass through the metal detector and argued with officers about it."
The metal detectors were installed outside of the House chamber after Democratic lawmakers raised the need for Capitol Police to take precautions against "all these members who were in league with the insurrectionists who love to carry their guns," as one unnamed Democrat toldHuffPost earlier this week.
"Regular Americans have to go through a metal detector when they enter an airport. They don't scream and whine at police officers or have to be restrained," Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) tweeted Tuesday. "Children across the country have to do this to get into school and they handle it more maturely than members of Congress."
This article first appeared on Common Sense. You can read it here.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.