Is that the mindset of a violent person? Are they all smiles? Is that why Loughner was smiling? Accused Tucson Massacre killer Jared Lee Loughner smirking When I heard former governor Sarah Palin unapologetically use gun rhetoric in describing how she wanted to eliminate her political opponents, she seemed pretty gleeful even after receiving complaints. One of those opponents who voiced concern was shooting victim Gabrielle Gifford, but Palin paid her no mind. She never stopped smiling.