Could the Military Have Seen the Fort Hood Shootings Coming?
Last Thursday's shooting at Fort Hood left 13 people dead and 29 wounded, before the alleged shooter, U.S. Army psychiatrist, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, was gunned down by a police officer. While officials at Fort Hood claim that the shooting was an "isolated incident," other reports suggest that there may have been signs that the shooter could be dangerous. According to the Washington Post, in June 2007 Hasan gave a presentation warning fellow military personnel to avoid "adverse events" by considering the potential threat of Muslim soldiers conflicted about fighting wars against Muslim nations. Also, the New York Times reported that intelligence agencies were aware of communication between Hasan and a radical cleric, Anwar al-Awlaki. What do you think? Should the military have seen the attacks coming? Take our poll and post your thoughts below.
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