Posted on Jan 29, 2014
Should the Fort Hood shooting be considered an act of terrorism?
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Based on the motivations of the shooter I think it should be considered an act of terrorism by a "lone wolf" terrorist with insider access. Would it give the victims and heroes who responded the credit and benefits they deserve? I think yes. But what are the consequences to both the trial and politics if it is no longer considered an act of "workplace violence?"
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Posted 11 y ago
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In my opinion it should be considered as an act of terrorism. The individuals that were injured and killed during this horrific act at Fort Hood deserve better. We owe it to ourselves to do the right thing even if it is difficult. How many times have we as Leaders given advice to the young soldier to "choose the hard right over the easy wrong" and hold hold them to that standard? <div><br></div>
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SGT Kevin Gardner
You could ask this another way, was MAJ. Hassan an enemy combatant who infiltrated our ranks in a time of war. Yes he was.
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Absolutely an act of terrorism. There are a number of definitions of Terrorism, and Major Hassan's actions clearly fit all of them. Give those dead and wounded their rightful due and don't leave American Military personnel as victims, forbidden the right to the means to self defense that most Americans enjoy.
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Yes, it is clearly an act of terrorism and the fact our government has classified it as a crime like any other crime is a disgrace and dishonors the service of those impacted most by it. It is an embarrassment that our elected officials have ignored the facts, and continue to pursue a course of action that denies the appropriate benefits due our fellow service members.
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