I wonder to myself weather that actions of Maj. Nidal Malik were not so much a retaliation of going to overseas but a terrorist act? All of the comments made prior about the upstanding and agreeing to other acts of war and terrorism make me think. All of our hearts, here at AALM, go out to the families and friends that had to suffer a lose to any degree.
Those that are upset and angry. That was his personal choice and do not hold other people responsible. It’s not fair.
”Such violence is morally reprehensible and has nothing to do with any religion, race, ethnicity or national origin,” said Mary Rose Oakar, president of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2009/11/06/2009-11-06_were_appalled_too_by_fort_hood_killer__
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November 6, 2009 at 5:19 pm |
Yes, on the one hand we are all shocked that this violence is associated with a mental health provider but on the other hand what do you expect when everyone (almost) wants out of this war? It’s inconceivable that we can continue to station our troops in those hell holes for extended periods and not have some repercussions. Truth be told if you were to speak privately with those who are in a position to know, they will honestly tell you that they are waiting for the planes when they land to address the problems of many of these soldiers. The general public still has no idea how messed up these soldiers are when they return. I’m glad that he was able to be stopped before the numbers grew anymore. Sorry folks, but there will be more of the same.
November 6, 2009 at 6:45 pm |
Your right Una and the fact that you are unfazed-It’s like you said “Sorry folks, but there will be more of the same.” There has to be a change but what is it? What are the answers?
November 6, 2009 at 11:51 pm |
Mental health is as big an issue as the job crisis, housing fiasco, and staggering unemployment. For those who do not have a strong support system ( family, friends, church etc) and those who cannot and will not seek counseling it is not uncomprehensible to see how we arrive at situations like these. The worry and unmangeable stress of everyday living has strained the coping mechanisms of so many. Add the dangers of war, being intensely disliked, mistrusted in a foregin country, the uncertainty of making it back alive and you have the makings of a fine mess.
I don’t look forward to seeing the pain of the families as they try to capture and convey to us what their loved one was like and how much they will be missed.
November 7, 2009 at 12:01 am |
How do we move beyond the stereotypes (just below the surface) of thinking we can’t trust any of them?
I know that his actions certainly don’t speak for many of the people of his ethnicity but listening to the comments of those around me let’s me know that another level of inclusiveness will probably be lost when people make the associations between names and this kinds of violence.
November 7, 2009 at 12:04 am |
Too many guns. Too little God!
November 7, 2009 at 12:06 am |
And you wonder why we choose not to seek counseling? I think I’ll stick to the traditional methods. TGIF. I’m having a very large glass of vino!