Last Saturday I posted a two part blog on the terrible murders of our servicemen at Fort Hood, Texas. We have learned much more since then and now realize that the FBI was investigating Major Hasan for communications he had initiated with "radical muslim websites" in the middle east. Regrettably, the investigation was dropped.
I stated in my blog that "it is my opinion that this never should have happened. It is way past time to call for an end to this "political correctness", and more about protecting our military from radical acts in a troubled world."
Last night Bill O'Reilly said in his Talking Points (The O'Reilly Factor - Fox), that "Political Correctness can get people killed. I believe that's part of the Fort Hood massacre story. Hasan said inappropriate things. He did inappropriate things. Yet he continued to serve as a major in the Army largely because, I believe, he is a Muslim." Later in the show frequent guest and highly respected newsman, Bernard Goldman was asked for his take on the situation. He said that "I have been saying for some time that political correctness is killing journalism...now I believe that political correctness is killing servicemen".
I believe that was exactly my point three days earlier. I am honored to be in such distinguished company but I am still troubled that PC ruled the day and red flags were ignored.
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