Is it racial profiling to closely examine the background and religious beliefs of the soldier suspected of committing this nation's latest mass shooting (Fort Hood, Texas) or is it acceptable behavior in this post 9-11 world?
This might not be "p-c," but I really don't care at this point! When you shoot dozens of people killing many in the process at an Army Post; when those people shot happen to be fine men and women serving this country; when the suspect turns out be an officer who could have ties to terrorism, in my opinion everything about him is in play! How's that for letting the chips fall where they may?
Maybe Maj Hasan doesn't have ties to any radical groups. Maybe he was just having "the mother" of all bad days coupled with an undiagnosed mental problem. If so, let the investigation of his life bare that out. I don't see anything wrong with taking a closer look because of his name and/or religion. For the record, I would be saying the same thing if his name was "Joe Schmoe." "Joe" may or may not have ties to terrorism, but I no longer live in a world where we can give the "Hasan's" or the "Joe's" of the world the benefit of the doubt.
It's a damn shame when our soldiers who were preparing to go to war get "taken-out" by an officer (psychiatrist) who's suppose to be helping them prepare to deal with the rigors of war! Even though I recognize there's probably a mental health issue here, I still can't help but feel this person needs to go to jail.
As for my military brothers and sisters, my heart and prayers go out to you and your families. Yesterday, many of you were looking forward to spending the weekend with your significant others. Today, some of you are making funeral arrangements. There are no words.
