Tom Ridge : We have built a narrative of national recovery on Giffords ' ability to serve again . By stepping down , she lost a respect for principles of democracy , he says . Her moral authority and integrity may be better used outside Congress , he says . Zoellner : Her driving force is to make a positive difference in public life , and she will .
Tom Zoellner : We have put a narrative of national recovery on Giffords ' ability to run again . By stepping down , Giffords shows a respect for principles of democracy , he says . Her moral authority and influence may be better used outside Congress , Zoellner says . Zoellner : Her driving motivation is to make a positive difference in public life , and she will .