Outrage at Fort Hood, Part 1

I have been very hesitant to write anything about the tragic murder of our soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas. Not because I did not feel sorrow but because in this "Politically Correct" society we live in, anything said will provoke calls of racism and insensitivity. The "lamestream media"has called for investigations why the Army had allowed the racist remarks and alleged offenses against the perpetrator, Major Hasan to go on so long, that he then struck out with hatred and violence. Witnesses have reported that he allegedly made the comment "Allah Akbar--Arabic for "God is Great"!

I agree that a investigation needs to take place. My difference with the "lamestream media" is that I question why this had to happen at all. Major Hasan swore to defend the Constitution of the United States. He interned at Walter Reed Army Hospital where the training director has stated that he had "difficulties" that required counseling and extra supervision. He came to the attention of federal agents six months ago because of internet postings about suicide bombings and other threats. A retired Army Colonel who worked with him stated that he frequently got into arguments with fellow soldiers about the involvement of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. He had hired an attorney and tried to prevent his pending deployment to Iraq. Leaders of the local mosque at Fort Hood have publicly stated that the Army needs to exam the policies that caused the Major to snap.