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Carnage at Fort Hood, Texas
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Mumia Abu-Jamal | 11.21.2009
In his professional capacity as an army psychiatrist, he undoubtedly heard the deepest fears, hatreds, and perhaps racist revulsions against Arabs and Muslims, as expressed by his military comrades. What kind of stresses and conflicts could this have sparked in the man's mind? Radio essay Carnage at Fort Hood, Texas Once again, an American soldier has gone on a rampage, shooting other American soldiers. What makes this news even more remarkable than usual is the fact that the shooter is more than a soldier -- he's a doctor -- and a psychiatrist! Oh -- and he's Muslim. Major Dr. Nidal Malik Hasan reportedly opened fire against fellow soldiers, wounding several dozen, and killing at least 13 (at last count). Which feature of this deeply divided psyche moved such a man to storm his own base, and blast his own comrades at Fort Hood, Texas? Doctor? Hardly. Psychiatrist? Doubtful. Major? Unlikely. Muslim? Hmmm... The answers to these questions may take some time. Major Dr. Hasan, shot by responding security, is reportedly in a coma (albeit in stable condition), unable to provide any. But given what we know of the transcendent power of religious belief, we can't say such elements are unimportant. Early reports (which are notoriously unreliable) suggest Maj. Dr. Hasan had expressed an unwillingness to ship out to his next posting in Afghanistan, and ancient Muslim community with growing nationalist resistance to U.S. (and Western) occupation. Major Dr. Hasan, born in America, was and American citizen; born, educated and raised. In his professional capacity as an army psychiatrist, he undoubtedly heard the deepest fears, hatreds, and perhaps racist revulsions against Arabs and Muslims, as expressed by his military comrades. What kind of stresses and conflicts could this have sparked in the man's mind? This act may prove to be the ultimate act against the wars in and occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq -- not by a terrorist madman, nor by and anti war leftist, but by an American soldier, an officer (and presumably a gentleman), a doctor and a psychiatrist. Perhaps this was his verdict on the 'war on terrorism.' --(c) '09 maj PLEASE CONTACT: Send our brotha some LOVE and LIGHT at: WE WHO BELIEVE IN FREEDOM CAN *NOT* REST!! Submitted by: Sis. Marpessa Subscribe: mumiacolumns-subscribe@topica.com [Check out Mumia's latest: *WE WANT FREEDOM: "When a cause comes along and you know in your bones that it is For additional information and to order Mumia's new book We Want Freedom, visit: southendpress.org Check out Mumia's NEW book: |
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Submitted by jon peppers (not verified) on Sun, 11/22/2009 - 6:43pmthis eloquent writings by a convicted and affirmed killer of another human being and what is shameful, in my opinion, is those who support his political rhetoric. Wouldn't be nice if the convicted and affirmed murderer, Mumia Abu Jamal just state..."I'm guilty of killing Officer Faulkner and am truely sorry". But then..book $eller$, Journali$t$ and MOVE will have egg on their face.
Jon Pisano
Justice for Officer Faulkner, executed by Mumia Abu Jamal
A quote that
Submitted by jon peppers (not verified) on Sun, 11/22/2009 - 7:02pmis right on as to those who support Justice for Officer Faulkner in that the executioner should practice what he preaches
"When a cause comes along, and you KNOW in your bones it's right,and the FACTS are proven and affirmed, yet you refuse to acknowledge it,at that moment you are not being truthful to yourself or to others. This is why there will always be supporters of Justice for the executed Police Officer, Daniel Faulkner" Just my opinion
Jon Pisano
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