Only Thirteen Counts of Premeditated Murder?
The Army charged Major Nidal Malik Hasan with thirteen counts of premeditated murder today. There will also be additional charges against this “soldier of allah” as the numerous aggravated assault and other charges are investigated and applied. The investigation, according to the official who read the charges of murder, is on-going.
What I would like to know is when will Hasan be charged with treason? He acted on behalf of enemies of the United States when he opened fire on unarmed soldiers and civilians at Ft. Hood. To me, that constitutes treason.
In addition to the terrorist acts he commited, Hasan may also have been funneling money to Pakistan. He also is alleged to have attempted to contact al Qaeda.
Authorities at Walter Reed in Washington, D.C. have described Hasan as being psychotic. He was often described as surly and difficult to talk to. One official was quoted as saying that anybody who knew Hasan would not want him in their foxhole.
No wonder Hasan has that shit-eating smirk - he knew he was going to be infamous someday.
Treason? You bet.
Firing squad? We can only hope they televise the execution. Pay-per-view - yeah! That’s the ticket . . .
3 Responses to “Only Thirteen Counts of Premeditated Murder?”
D.W. Drang on 12 Nov 2009 at 2121 #
Since one of the soldiers he murdered was pregnant, it should be 14 counts, as well as treason, dereliction of duty, and several other counts under the Uniform Code of Military Justice I can’t think of right now.
Glenn B on 13 Nov 2009 at 0500 #
Pay-per view???
Why would or should I ahve to pay to watch the government execute this piece of trash if he is found guilty? It should be televised live on all channels, and a free CD or BluRay disc of his execution shoulkd be given to all citizens and to all who cross our borders - legally or illegally - as a reminder that sometimes justice is done the right way in the USA.
All the best,
GB
Minstrel on 13 Nov 2009 at 0714 #
The 14th count of murder may not qualify as ‘premeditated.’ Hasan would have had to know the woman was pregnant prior to shooting. I do agree that he should be charged with it though.
Pay per view concept was tongue in cheek. But, now that I think about it, how about if the proceeds would go to the victims and their families?