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Suspected Fort Hood Gunman Sent E-Mail To Radical Imam
Suspected Fort Hood gunman Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan sent e-mails to a radical imam overseas who once came under scrutiny because of possible links to terrorist groups, a U.S. official said Monday.
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Posted by: Jennica
Location: Temple
on Nov 12, 2009 at 11:43 AM
P.S. Rick, this is not a democracy, it is a constitutional republic. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jennica
Location: Temple
on Nov 12, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Shall we discuss all the attrocities committed, throughout history, in the name of Christianity? Religion = insanity. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Frank
Location: Belton
on Nov 12, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Marie, if I see a Catholic a Caucasian, a Hispanic, A Baptist, an Asian, a woman, a man or a Muslim commit a crime, I am going to do something about it. The only one I will speak for is the victim. I will condemn the aggressor regardless of who or what they are. All I was saying is when there is so many murderous acts being commited by one group, it is up to those members not commiting or condoning those acts to speak up loudly against them. It has to start somewhere. We cant just sit here and hope it doesnt happen again. What do you suggest be done? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marie
Location: Fort Hood
on Nov 11, 2009 at 04:35 PM
@ Anrgy, please do not assume that I did not know anyone wounded or killed by this tragedy, or that I have not had a loved one seriously wounded in this war, because your assumptions would be wrong. I, however, refuse to hide behind fear or angry. I am far from liberal, and have never been seen as being politically correct. On the contrary, I have never had a problem speaking my mind regardless of political correctness. It's interesting how I'm blinded by my views, but you are arguing a point, yet you have not made any specific points that can prove your point of view. Instead your post is filled with innuendo, speculation. You see my comments as an attack of your point of view, I see it as debate in which opposite points of view are given, supported with fact in order to support our positions. It has nothing to do with political correctness or liberal thinking, but everything to do with exercising our 1st Amendment right that our brave service men and women have fought for us to have. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: DO SOMETHING!!
on Nov 11, 2009 at 03:45 PM
For all you making your voice heard, what are YOU personally doing about making a change? Unless you make your voice heard to the right person, nothing will get done. It's time to take back our country!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Angry
Location: Killeen
on Nov 11, 2009 at 11:21 AM
@ Marie or Anonymous.. well considering that you have attacked anyone on this forum who's OPINION differs from yours, either you have nothing better to do, or you are the poster child for political correctness. I apologize that I am not as enlightened as you apparently are. I am thankful that none of your loved ones were not involved in the tragedy that happened to those innocent people all in the name of Allah, because I am wondering what you would do if you had to abandon your liberal state of mind or if you would have just continue to be blinded by the high and mighty attitude that you appear to have. At least in wars of the past, we knew who the enemies were, they didnt do their very best to blend in with the rest of us until they attacked us, but yes, this is my opinion also. And I am done arguing my point with you because you are obviously blinded by your views as am I. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 11, 2009 at 09:31 AM
@ Angry, you're right, you didn't say race, I apologize, but the tone of your 'suggestion' that "people who are the Muslim faith have no business serving with our brave soldiers" could lead one to believe you're prejudice, and discriminatory, not that you simply " had a problem with people who practice the Islamic faith serving in our military". Should we treat them as we treated the Americans who were of Japanese decent during WWII? Maybe, just maybe something could be learned by reading up on some history. Acts of violence have been committed in the name of God, by people professing the act to be righteous. I would dislike it very much if people started grouping all of us who are of the Christian faith together because of the actions taken by Right-Wing extremist in our country. The face of terrorism is not unique to a single group of people , it comes in many shapes, colors and faiths. Of course this is just my oppinion [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rick
Location: Axtell
on Nov 11, 2009 at 09:10 AM
That's what is wrong with the US these days. Too many of you ignore the warning signs in favor of someone's "rights." Mark my words, this country is fast going downhill because of special interest groups and political correctness. Our way of life has already been mostly destroyed. Nobody makes a move anymore without worrying about being sued. We live in what can only be described as a POLICE STATE! Our constitutional rights have been mostly taken away for our "protection." We are continually being attacked by terrorists, but we cannot do anything about it because we might violate the terrorists rights. I guess all of this goes to show that democracy does not work because too many people abuse the freedom that they have in a democracy. Maybe communism IS the best type of society. I guess we will soon find out! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marie
Location: Fort Hood
on Nov 10, 2009 at 10:17 PM
@ CJ, apparently my reply to you was not posted. I find the comment made to be one that is filled with intolerance and prejudice, which is rooted in hate and a feeling of superiority "If you do not want the evil muslims to be the face of the muslim religion to the world, then open your mouth against them. And that goes for ALL muslims in this country". Why should this comment be directed at a single population. AMERICANS, regardless of ethnicity, or religious affiliation should stand up, united against these acts of violence. These are not acts that are unique to those who practice the Islamic faith, though this statement suggests that it is. I hope that I have opined adequately to your question. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Angry
Location: Killleen
on Nov 10, 2009 at 09:49 PM
@ Marie. First off, I said nothing about race in my whole posting.. though I see that you tried to pull that card instead of simply stating that I had a problem with people who practice the Islamic faith serving in our military. I think that "anyone" who can be linked with a group of people that has committed such horrible crimes against people who are NOT of that faith, yes, should be looked at cautiously.. If that offends you.. oh well.. maybe if there had been more "caution".. we wouldnt be hearing all the questions about why all the "warning signs" were ignored. They were ignored bc people are too afraid to say what needs to be said. Perhaps, if that fear were not there .. we wouldnt be discussing this today following such a terrible tragedy, now would we? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: C.J.
Location: Austin
on Nov 10, 2009 at 09:18 PM
Marie(aka Anonymous), I asked you a question which you conveniently are not brave enough to answer yet keep attacking Frank. What was it that he said that was hateful? Be a stand up American and answer my question, or can you? I sincerely doubt that you can. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marie
Location: Fort Hood
on Nov 10, 2009 at 05:28 PM
@ Angry, my husband was incharge of watching their back. He was also severely injured in a Mortar attack on the FOB he was at during his 2nd deployment. Not only did the Muslim soldiers that he helped train have his back, but he has also had the privilege of serving with American Soldiers who follow the Islamic faith. My husband, myself, nor our family holds any ill feelings towards any of those which he served with. To insinuate that someone should be looked at cautiously simply because of race or religious belief is an ideology I will not support. As a footnote, I'm not a "Bleeding Heart", but I do believe that condemning someone before they have committed any crime is asinine. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 10, 2009 at 05:16 PM
@ Frank, on the contrary, I comprehend what I read very well. I won't apologize for "really hacking" you. I do find it funny that you would say that I tossed my white sheet over your head. I was not the one who made comments about a group of people that for some reason should be the ones speaking out in order to prove they are repelled by acts of violence perpetrated by those who wish to hide behind the Islamic faith. I do, however, believe that we, as a society, have a responsiblity to stand up and condemn acts of violence. We should not look at a person's religion or ethnic backgroud when doing so either. When we start to distinquish the various ethnicities and religions into catagories of evil and non-evil we are no better than those who justify their acts of violence by invoking the name of God. Maybe Christians should also apologize for those who commit violent acts in the name of God, like those who have shot and killed Dr's and innocent people in women's clinics. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marie
Location: Fort Hood
on Nov 10, 2009 at 04:52 PM
@ CJ, I do not believe that I have a failed arguement, on the contray when someone makes statements such as "If you do not want the evil muslims to be the face of the muslim religion to the world, then open your mouth against them. And that goes for ALL muslims in this country". The evil was committed by a single individual, his ethnicity and religious affiliation is moot. This person has radical views, but not one single person forced him to commit these murders. That was a choice he made. This is not an issue for Muslims to address , American born or otherwise. This is an issue that the nation as a whole needs to address regardless of faith. Those who are Muslim and follow the Islamic faith have nothing to apologize for, this was an act committed by a person whom the assumption is being made acted because of his religion. I would argue that he was a coward and hid behind the Islamic religion to justify to himself, his actions. Yes, I would say that the statement Frank made was racist. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: melissa
Location: killeen
on Nov 10, 2009 at 03:18 PM
is anyone getting tired of hearing alleged and suspected.. last i heard he was caught in the act. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Frank
Location: Belton
on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:37 PM
To C.J. Thank you for reading my entire post. I re-read what I wrote and can find nothing in there about hating anyone other than those that stand by and do nothing while someone attacks and innocent. Nothing about hate against Muslims or any other religeous groups, just dialog about the problems we face. Thanks MARIE for tossing YOUR white sheet over my head. I have not nor would I EVER wear a White hood and it REALLY HACKS me when someone who either does not have the abilty to read or comprehend gets on here and in full self righteousness talks down to others. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Yep
Location: Cove
on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Hey Bruce. Your no better than the ones who say lock em all up or ship them off. Do you have a suggestion or are you just throwing out your opinion and letting others decide? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Angry
Location: Killeen
on Nov 10, 2009 at 09:26 AM
I am amazed by how many people from this area, where the military is such a huge part of the community, seem to be making excuses for these radical monsters. That religion may not preach violence outright, but that is where it has gone. Every radical terrorist that attacked us, blended in with us "infidels" until the carried out their crime, have you all forgotten that? People seem to be more concerned with being PC than with the safety of our country. He may have been American born, but that religion in the end meant more to him than his country or his fellow soldiers, remember that. I am really tired of seeing all the "bleeding hearts" forcing their opinions on the rest of us. My opinion, which I am entitled to, is that people who are the Muslim faith have no business serving with our brave soldiers. And for those of you that think I am wrong for saying out loud, let your family share a tent with them and be in charge of watching their back, lets see how safe you feel. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rick
Location: Axtell
on Nov 10, 2009 at 09:06 AM
OK all of you politically correct people. Just keep on with your bleeding heart attitudes as our country goes down in ashes! And to "Reason": Our country has already been radically altered by these Muslim terrorists. We now have to all but go through a body cavity search to fly on an airplane. The government can tap our phones at will. Our "Free" society is fast becoming a fascist society because of these terrorists! But you politically correct people say "Oh No! They deserve their rights!" Bullcrap! Throw these people out of our country before it is TOO LATE! How many Americans have to die before you come to your senses?? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Reason
Location: Belton
on Nov 10, 2009 at 08:09 AM
Marie in Ft. Hood- Kudos to you! I am with you 100%! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: C.J.
Location: Austin
on Nov 10, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Marie, I want you to define what Frank said in his two posts that were "hate". I saw absolutely nothing but concerns that many, dare I say a majority of Americans agree with. The real threat is people like you who call people names such as racists (white sheet and hat?) when they have nothing constructive to say. Name calling is the last resort of a failed argument. God bless you, and I'm proud we're able to have this discussion in the best country in the world! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: trey
Location: waco
on Nov 10, 2009 at 02:17 AM
i agree with chris, this man is not an american, he is a terrorist against americans. this man should not have any right at all. i dont understand what has happened to our beloved country. we let anybody from anywhere here and give them a chance for a better life and they repay this country by trying to destroy it a piece at a time... I BELIEVE WE TRUE AMERICANS NEED TO STAND AND FIGHT TOGETHER AND BECOME BETTER PEOPLE AND STOP LETTING THESE PEOPLE TAKE US DOWN... GOD BLESS AMERICA AND TRUE AMERICANS. PRAY FOR OUR BOYS IN UNIFORM.... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Overtaxed
on Nov 9, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Gee..don't remember radical muslims in the military in Napolitano's DHS security report. Guess the DHS has been busy with the teaparty protestors and veterans returning from the wars. Thanks Obama and company for getting us back to a 9-10 mentality again. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marie
Location: Fort Hood
on Nov 9, 2009 at 09:01 PM
@ Chris, that is not how our constitution is set up. Being a military family I understand the intense emotions that this tragedy has created. That being said, at the same time I refuse to allow this to alter what is right. If we do not afford Maj. Hasan the rights he has as a natural born American citizen, then no one in this country will be able to be comforted that if by some turn of events, find themselves being in a position of being judged, I am confident each of us would be insisting that we be afforded every right due us. I am not debating the fact that he committed an act of terrorism and if found guilty should receive the ultimate punishment. I am not a pacifist,nor a political radical on either side of the aisle. I do, however, believe that every US citizen should be afforded competent representation and a fair trial. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Chris
Location: C Cove
on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Marie, He lost all rights as an American when he fired that first shot last Thursday. This man obviously doesn't see himself as an American and neither do we. He deserves no American representation. He only deserves to burn for all eternity! He is a terriost and needs to be treated as such! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marie
Location: Fort Hood
on Nov 9, 2009 at 08:10 PM
@Frank, how many times a week do you send your white sheet and hat out to be cleaned. Those who hold your ideology are as much of a threat to our country as the terrorist. The hate that you and others like you spew and support gives this great country a black eye, just like those who commit horrific crimes in the name of religion. I have made a decision, I am speaking up and exercising the freedoms I am afforded to say that you sir, are no better than anyone else. Regardless of your belief that you are superior to those who do not share your ideology. There will come a day where you will be judged, by a much higher power, for the actions you have perpetrated against others, in word and deed, and I wonder what your excuse will be. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Marie
Location: Fort Hood
on Nov 9, 2009 at 07:55 PM
@ Anonymous, regardless of this man's action the constitution affords those who have been accused of a crime to competent representation. The Defense Attorney's job is not to ensure the client gets off, but that his/her rights as an American Citizen *which Maj. Hasan is* are protected. Every American Citizen is entitled to a fair trial by a jury of their peers. I have no doubt that if you were to be accused of a crime, large or small, that you would want the presumption of innocence when you went to trial. I don't believe that you don't "judge" as you say, your post is filled with judgement. My prayers are also with the families and victims of this tragic event. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sharon
Location: Hamilton
on Nov 9, 2009 at 07:19 PM
This episode makes me wonder if this is just the beginning. And what do we do as citizens to stop it? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Alice
Location: Wacoland
on Nov 9, 2009 at 06:20 PM
For those of you spewing hate against all Muslims, you should study some history. Timothy McVeigh, the man who bombed the federal bldg in OK City, was raised a Catholic. Should we eject all Catholics from the country? How about all those good Baptists who murdered blacks while hiding under the hood of the KKK? Should we eject all Baptists? Nidal Hasan is a freak, a coward and a madman. If he had ties to Al Queda, this will be found out. He will get his due. He no more represents all Muslims, anymore than McVeigh represented all Catholics. This aint about the Muslim religion. This is about a terrorist using religion as an excuse for his murderous acts. And that excuse is as old as religion itself. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: USA
on Nov 9, 2009 at 06:11 PM
The lawyer wants to protect his RIGHTS??? What about the rights of those he killed and wounded? The lawyer doesnt think he will get a fair trial whether it be in criminal court or even the military court because of all the widespread publicity??? Excuse me but as far as I am concerned he has no rights or freedoms anymore. Unfortunately the way our society works is "Everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law." This still angers me and I would love nothing more than to see him infront of a firing squad. I am not one to judge; however, the one that is will be the one Hasan has to answer to in the end. My hearts and prayers go out ot the victims, their families and to the community of Ft. Hood and surrounding communities. May God Bless you all and may all of us find some peace in this time of mourning! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Michael Andres
Location: Aggieland
on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Hay AJ, you know what other country on the planet believes in 'One Nation Under God'? Iran. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anonymous
Location: waco
on Nov 9, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Military wife: this does not appear to me to be a case of a soldier that "just snapped"! This attack seems to have been planned. He moved out of his apt. & gave things away and has been trying to contact al quada. For all we know he is a terroist, that has been groomed his whole life to live among us, just waiting for the right time to strike! Only, it looks like he had to make his strike prematurely because he was being deployed and couldnt do anything to stop it. Probably figured he could do the most damage right here, rather than over seas. People, get your head out of the sand!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 9, 2009 at 03:51 PM
Shame, shame...I hope they lock him up and let him ROT or whatever we can do to get RID of it(yes, it). He doesn't deserve to be called MAJOR, they need to strip that title from him, I don't care what he did to get there, he doesn't deserve it. These poor people and their families. God Bless them all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the victims and their family and friends. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bruce
Location: Waco
on Nov 9, 2009 at 03:35 PM
To everyone...lets not repeat history again by removing or locking up the Japanese....I mean Muslems. And if you dont know what Im talking about...your the ones that need to look it up. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: AJ
Location: Killeen
on Nov 9, 2009 at 03:20 PM
This country no longer believes in Freedom of Religion.. It is now FREEDOM FROM RELIGION. Unfortunately, America is no longer blessed and under God's protection, why you ask?? Because we have turned away from the truth.. When we were One Nation Under God, the whole world knew it.. It is not to late to pray and ask forgiveness and follow His commands..Jesus is the only way. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Thasro
Location: Fort Hood
on Nov 9, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Death By Firing Squad! Major or not, he doesn't deserve to live or wear our uniforms. He can take his Allahu Akbar or whatever and shove it! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sunny
Location: Home
on Nov 9, 2009 at 02:55 PM
Ship his arse to Gitmo! No need to waste a room at a military facility. Was he not against our military? As far as I am concerned he has forfeited his rights and freedoms. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: temple
on Nov 9, 2009 at 02:53 PM
It's simple this guy is crazy and it has nothing to do with religon look what McVay di to Oklahoma he was crazy he was an american were is it going to stop we are killing each other [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: local
Location: local
on Nov 9, 2009 at 02:47 PM
Proud American @ 11:23 are you a close friend to Presidnent or are you getting the benifits out there for those who are...He is not of christian faith.....maybe yall need to pack up and move back to where ever [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jack
Location: killeen
on Nov 9, 2009 at 02:40 PM
Say what you want people, but profiling works. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Concerned American
on Nov 9, 2009 at 02:26 PM
My only concern about the whole situation is this Officer of United States Military was sworn it to protect our country against all enemies foreign and domestic. How does that work if he is the enemy? Killing/wounding fellow soldiers. This is alarming not to mention horrible. The US needs to get a real grip on situations like this and stop being passive in nature. People need to open their eyes and be aware this can happen any time and any place. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: mom
Location: temple
on Nov 9, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Dont know if any of you people realize that muslims can be born in our country. this country was not found upon catholics, jews or many other religions but they are accepted because this is a free country the religion is not what makes people crazy, do you want all mormons out of the country because of the few crazy ones that believe and paligimy and rape? Keep an open mind on religion and dont be so ignorant, and no im not muslim or jewish or mormon. God would be ashamed of all of you for judging others beliefs. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Frank
Location: Belton
on Nov 9, 2009 at 02:12 PM
your mouth in condemnation. Not saying anything in the face of cowardly acts such as these is nothing more than giving comfort and strength to the enemy. If you do not want the evil muslims to be the face of the muslim religion to the world, then open your mouth against them. And that goes for ALL muslims in this country. At some point people have to make a decision. If you dont say anything against them, how are we supposed to know your any better than them? Just like the pigs who watched those boys attack that girl at the school dance...in my eyes, the ones who did nothing were every bit as guilty as those who did. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Reason
Location: Belton
on Nov 9, 2009 at 02:09 PM
Rick in Axtell if we were to react in the manner in which you propose, this would anihilate "our way of life". America was founded on religious freedom and we should not let fear rob us of that freedom. That which threatens our country are ethnocentristic attitudes that favor one ethnicity or religion over another. What he did was wrong, but we will handle it with the law and order principles that we are obligegd to uphold. We can not allow a foreign menace to change the our way of life. We will not live in fear nor should we target any body of people because thier belief system is different than ours. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Frank
Location: Belton
on Nov 9, 2009 at 02:08 PM
Wow - This is a complex problem isnt it. You cant just point a finger at all Muslims and say, your guilty, get out. That is not what this country was founded on. But this "person" had done some things that we should have paid closer attention to. Like that place he worshipped in Virginia and some of the things he has been quoted as saying. Ya know, its kind of like what they do over in Iraq. The fire upon us and run into a temple and hide because they know we will respect the temple. They hide in schools and hospitals. They are lower than scum and show complete disregard for anyone and anything. Now they do it on our soil. If a Temple is truely peaceful, leave it alone. If there is an Imam that preaches evil or the overthrow of this country then boot hir robed rear back to wherever he is from. Its like yelling fire in a crowded theater. Sure speech is free, to an extent. And speaking of speech. If you dont want people to look at you sideways when something like this happens, then open [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: C
Location: Copperas Cove
on Nov 9, 2009 at 02:07 PM
I completely agree with you Minuteman. Major Hasan is a traitor and should be dealt with accordingly. If our government knew what he was up to and said nothing, then they have failed us once again. To those of you who want to kick all Muslims out of this country, you have forgotten your history. People throughout the centuries have used religion as an excuse to kill other people: the Roman Catholics during the Crusades, and the Protestant Reformers in the 15th Century. Have you forgotten about Timothy McVeigh and the Oklahoma City Federal Bldg bombing? He claimed to be a Christian. Were you calling for all Christians to be kicked out of this country? Or how about that wacko David Karesh? I'm not Muslim, but I don't think we should be putting all Muslims in a box and labeling it Terrorist. Major Hasan was probably already unstable and he let a radical get in his head. I belive this tragedy could have been prevented if those who were watching him had intervened. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Proud American
Location: Central Texas
on Nov 9, 2009 at 01:43 PM
To "concerned" @ 11:23am:1. The Major is a US Citizen born and raised in Virginia. 2. The US Constitution guarantees him the right to practice the religion of his choice. 3. Our President is also a US-born citizen and is NOT a member of the Muslim faith. 4. Quite frankly, we are all immigrants or the descendants of immigrants, unless we are 100% Native American. 5. Anyone can be a member of the US Military, provided they can pass the ASVAB test, the physical, and do not have a felony conviction on their record. It does not matter if they are Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Atheist, or a Druid. As a matter of fact, it is not even necesssary for someone to be a US citizen to enlist in the US Military. There have been a good many cases over the years of Canadians, British, and other nationalities enlisting in our Armed Forces. Just as in WW I & WW II, many of our men enlisted in the Canadian & British Armed Forces. Before posting, you might want to check your facts. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Minuteman
Location: Temple, TX
on Nov 9, 2009 at 01:14 PM
This guy killed his fellow soldiers while on active duty. He should be tried, found guilty and executed by a military firing squad. This is suitable punishment for a traitor wearing the uniform of an officer of the United States military services. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rick
Location: Axtell
on Nov 9, 2009 at 01:06 PM
I'm sorry but I have to agree! In our present environment of constant terrorist threats and attacks, we need to get all muslims out of our country. We CERTAINLY do not need them in any positions of authority or security. Maybe that is racist but I don't care! We MUST start protecting ourselves from those that want to destroy our way of life! They have already destroyed their own societies in the name of their religion, and now they want to destroy ours! We need to forget about political correctness and cultural sensitivity and secure our way of life!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anonymous
Location: Austin
on Nov 9, 2009 at 01:00 PM
While I can understand there are muslims who are peaceful and truly do not want to hurt us, how do you tell which ones will and which ones will not? How many muslims serve in our military? And we wonder how the hijackers were able to pull 911 off. Maybe we are too kind and good for our own sake. Where does common sense come in? We were attacked by radical muslims. If this guy was trying to contact Al Queda it seems the military should have been the first ones to be told to keep an eye on him regardless of what is politically correct. We are told don't jump to conclusions but when it comes to protection of Americans and especially the men and women who protect us, I think we need to not be so politically correct. I am appalled that this could happen to our wonderful military men and women and the civiilian. They are all heroes in my eyes. God bless the United States of America [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: me
Location: harker heights
on Nov 9, 2009 at 12:56 PM
just because you are muslim does not mean you believe in the way of al quida everyone is intitaled to their religious beliefs Remember America is a free country.. look back on where you came from everyone here whether an imigrent or not is actually from somewhere else only the indians were here before us [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: American
Location: Texas
on Nov 9, 2009 at 12:52 PM
concerned: What kind of idiot are you? Our country will "distroy" itself by failing to educate morons like you who believe spam emails and that only people who think like you do deserve to be here. Don't trivialize this tragedy by reducing it to your ridiculous racism. It's your choice to be stupid, but could you please keep your bigotry to yourself? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Papa
Location: Killeen
on Nov 9, 2009 at 12:46 PM
I am getting real tired of the media calling this dude "suspected shooter", or "alleged shooter". Holy cripes, they shot him because he had just shot nearly 50 people...where is the "suspect" or "alleged" with that??? He did shoot and kill people...he is a murderer. Call him what he is!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Concerned Mom
Location: Ft Hood
on Nov 9, 2009 at 12:44 PM
I am really appauled that the authorities and Army has transferred Hasan to BAMC. Take it from someone who has been personally affected by these wars. BAMC is no place for him. The hospital, Ft Sam Houston and San Antonio are full of wounded soldiers and their families who have been affected by the war. After being to BAMC on many occassions over the past 2 months, it is my opinion that this is a place of healing, not a place to send someone who attacks our soldiers on the homefront. Take him some place else. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: hahahahaha!!
on Nov 9, 2009 at 12:22 PM
I am curious? Does his religion frown upon a woman being the one to take him down? Especially since women are beneath them. I wonder if Allah is proud? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: M
Location: Fort Hood
on Nov 9, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Concerned, are you for real? Does that mean that when my Irish ancestors imigrated here, you would have kicked them back to Ireland? Except for Native Americans, we are all imigrants. It's attitudes like yours that create problems. Any reason why we can't "celebrate" our differences instead of fight with each other?? And yes, I know - that goes for anyone of any ethnic race. And dn't think for a mintue I condone what MAJ Hasan did, not at all. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Angie
Location: Moody
on Nov 9, 2009 at 12:15 PM
You do not have to be a Christian to get into the military. Ever heard of freedom of religion, concerned? Just because someone believes different from you, doesn't mean they are wrong. I can guarantee you that I don't believe the same thing you do, but that doesn't make me wrong. And just because someone has a name that could suggest Muslim, doesn't make them one. Our president is a known Christian. And again, I don't think that mattersm, even if he was. Again Freedom of religion. For the record, I hope he gets what he deserves, because no man should have done this to their own. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Military Wife
Location: Killeen
on Nov 9, 2009 at 11:51 AM
To Concerned, There are people of all nationalities and backgrounds in the military. It doesnt matter what you look like or what you worship or what your heritage is. Members of our Armed Forces take an oath to protect the nation from enemies both foreign and domestic. Unfortunatley in this case there was a soldier that snapped. It happens all the time just not as violent or public as this incidient. Once this guy's name was released there was an automatic hatred for him because of this heritage. Dont hate him for who he is, hate him for what he did. He was born and raised in America, he just took a wrong turn somewhere regarding what he believed in and to what extent. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: betty
Location: thorndale
on Nov 9, 2009 at 11:45 AM
these people hide behind God to do there dirty work. They are defantly of the devil. How can an American born and call himself Palanstin is a traitor and i hope the prosicute him to the fullest extent of the law ---treasion,they even kill there own people,woman and children, it makes no difference to them. I sick of them killing our young men -nuke um' [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 9, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Memo to concerned: He was born here. And, it's called "Freedom of Religion". [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: john
on Nov 9, 2009 at 11:36 AM
hes awake everyone someone please take this guy out [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: unknown
Location: ft hood
on Nov 9, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Someone should put him back out, for good [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: concerned
on Nov 9, 2009 at 11:23 AM
How did he get into the US Army if he is a Muslim. What is this country coming to... Muslims living in our country, serving in our military and as President. It appears our country wants to distroy itself themselves letting these people in OUR COUNTRY. *** If you were not born here, GO HOME *** [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sue
Location: Waco
on Nov 9, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Good hope he lives so we can throw him in prison for a life time with very little comforts or food. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Brandon
Location: Harker Heights
on Nov 9, 2009 at 10:47 AM
This just goes to show how misguided these people are. The true muslims condemn him while the ignorant misguided ones praise him. How can anyone praise death to others unless they have committed a serious offense? These people complain about getting stereotyped but look what they do. I feel no remorse for this man, he needs thrown in jail, interrogated for what he may know then thrown on death row. I am a veteren and I have no sympathy for these fools. [ Report Abuse ] |
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You have no rights if u willfully take the life of another human being, unless it's in self defense and this was not...Hang'em...and let it be televised where the other idiots out there can watch and maybe this want happen again...
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@Reason - Hey reason, maybe YOU need to get on your knees....
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Amen Matthew,
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The problem is that while some of us are not PC yet are able to function in a multi-cultural environment, most cannot. The problem is that you can have profiling without trampling on any individuals rights, ONLY if everyone truly understands why. A bank gets robbed. One of the robbers is between the ages of 25 to 35, approx 6'1 with curly brown hair. Now if I happen to be driving in that area and a cop pulls me over and explains why he is doing so, should I be understanding? Yes, absolutely. And If I keep my mouth shut I could be on my way in oh, about 30 minutes. Sounds weird? It happened exactly like that. Now if I go flapping my lips and arguing, what should the cops do? Let me go because I am morally outraged? TO me thats one of the main problems with society nowadays, people have gone way overboard with thier "rights". We expect the cops to keep us safe yet we want to sue/scream/run/hinder in every way, thier ability to do so because it inconvieniences us! ok, off my soapbox
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Really Rick, that's the best you've got? lol. Maybe you would like to explain to those of us "Sheep" who don't "get it" exactly what it is we don't get. Is it that we don't get being influenced by the right or the left wing media? Is it that we don't get the need to allow ourselves to be guided by our fear of what we don't understand? Or perhaps it's we don't get the need to condemn a group of people because of the actions of a few? I am anxious to have you enlighten me as well as the other "sheep". Maybe you wouldn't mind doing so in verbage that doesn't need to use the phrase political correctness as a crutch. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but maybe when expressing them it might be beneficial if there was some substance to them and not just regurgitating what has been put out by the media. Just a thought from one of the flock. Have a good night Rick.
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Well Marie, I guess you are one of the people who will just never "get it!" You, like so many others on here, are a SHEEP!
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Possibly if more people learned from what happened in the past we wouldn't be doomed to repeat it in the future. I find it ironic how when "we" don't look at history we blame the failing of doing on liberalism and policitical correctness which so called PC is the attempt to bring unconscious bias to the forefront. So I'm curious to know if those that are against political correctness are somehow opposed to uncovering bias thought as well as language because that might somehow cause those opposed to openly admit that they have an ideology, which they believe they are superior to another. I'm hearing how so many feel that there is to much "PC" in this country/world and that it's only purpose is to not address real issues. I think prejudice and descrimination are real issues, and need to be addressed, which will allow prevention of attacks in the futures. H
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@Jennica: I am not really interested in what happened in the past. I am interested in what is going to happen in the future. I am afraid that there will be more attacks against people in the US and that because of political correctness we will not try to prevent them. That's all.
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Jennica, I totally agree. There is nothing sane about people believing all that jibberish in a book written 2000 yrs ago and translated that many times. I am waiting for the Pope to say that Jesus traveled thru out the universe saving people...give me a frickin break...I'll sell you some swamp land in Kansas too. Only when people see the true evils of so called religion, will they wake up from their dream.
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well i hate to admit it, but he does have his rights, but the court does have the right to hang him. he is not going to get off. remember he is going to military court. i think he should live and suffer for the rest of his life....gee ya think his god is going to award him now that he is still alive
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@Jennica, I agree, history has apparently taught us nothing, unfortunately.
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@ James, you're right, I do exercise my 1st admendment rights as well as my others. If you mean that by not allowing myself to succumb to hate filled ideology as placing myself above others then I guess I'd have to agree. So, lets hear what your educated solution to the problems we face at home as well as abroad are. I know only to well the emotions that come with this 'war'. I knew them better than I wanted to June 17th 2004. However, I will not allow myself to be guided by hate or ignorance. I believe in what Dr King said in his Speach "Love Your Enemies", "I have a dream" as well as JFK's "Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind". So James, I wait in anticipation for you to opine with what you see as a "decent clue". Thankfully, Frank was willing to clarify his view point and I respect that and I believe that communication is a very important factor in exploring options as well as solutions to the plague of hatred,fear and frustration that has taken over.
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Marie, it seems you are all about exercising your right to flap your lips, espousing higher ideals, placing yourself above others all while not having a decent clue about what CAN be done. You should move to Washington with the rest of the intellectually superior people.
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Frank... I suggest you get on your knees and look for answers.
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Frank, I agree with you that we need to be the voice for those who can not speak for themselves. The murderous acts being committed by one group, in these act of terrorism, are a group of extremist who are hiding behind the Islamic faith, many who are converts to radical thinking. I also agree that we can not sit by and think acts such as these will not occur again, but we can't have tunnel vision either. I would like to see Americans, regardless of religious affiliation come together as one voice, condeming hatred and bias thought. We can not allow fear or hatred to get in the way of doing what's right. If we don't then we as a society are doomed. By insuring that all Americans recieve a fair trial, that rights are protected, we show as a nation that we are strong, that violence will not be tolerated, and we stand united. If we don't then I can't see how we are any better than those who kill those who are not of the same mindset. It starts with one voice.
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