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Originally Posted by HarryT
desertgrandma,
Until the man comes out of his coma and is able to be interrogated, any speculation as to his motives can be nothing more than speculation, and I don't think that's very productive - do you? Terrorism is one possibility, yes, but equally so is the possibility that he merely went on a random shooting spree at his place of work, as regretably have postal workers, college students, etc, done so in the past.
Don't you think it would be better to wait for the facts?
I don't know if you read this editorial in the "Dallas Morning News", but I agree with every word of it:
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No, Harry. The man jumped on a table and yelled "Allahu Akbar" before proceeding to massacre his fellow servicemen.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/militar...ort-Hood_N.htm
Do I think it was a conspiricy involving others? Not at this point.
But I also think it was more than just 'flipping out'. He gave away his belongings before it happened, under the guise of being deployed overseas. There are internet posting with his name which are being investigated.
"There is also evidence that Hasan purchased a high-powered pistol three weeks ago as well as several high-capacity ammunition rounds that would allow him to continue firing without reloading."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009...-investigation
This was pre-meditated, like any other attack.
Not judge? You bet I"m judging.