The Rush to Therapy

The well-intentioned public commentary that followed Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan’s rampage at Fort Hood shrouded the role militant Islam played in his actions. Full Story »

Posted by Kaizar Campwala - via Fair Spin (Right), New York Times (Most Emailed), New York Times (Opinion), Opinion Source
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Nov 9, 2009 - 8:38 PM PST
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Nov 10, 2009 - 8:05 AM PST

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by Kaizar Campwala - Nov. 10, 2009

Lacks evidence, historical, quantative or otherwise, to back up his sweeping claims.

Brooks is right that there are narratives that shrink the "circle of concern" for other human beings, and that violent Muslims, anyone who commits acts of violence for that matter, devalue the life of others. However, it's incredibly self-righteous to assume that he is some how above that.

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