Some seee tis as an act of terrorism, but crime experts and fellow psychiatrists familiar with the military question whether Hasan's alleged actions compare with those of George Sodini, who is accused of shooting 11 women in a Pennsylvania gym this summer, or Seung-Hui Cho's motives in the 2007 Virginia Tech Massacre. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
a story welll-sourced with professionals in the psychiatric field. many of their statements show how difficult it is to attribute behavior to a single cause, or to fit multiple causes together. what does come thru is that this is not cut and dried, nor either-or, and the complexities of motivation and behavior
I think this is a very in-depth, informative story that does not dwell on Hasan's religion, but simultaneously presents the question of whether this was a religiously based act of terrorism. The video clip is a powerful touch as well.
The article answers some questions and raises others, all within the framework of understanding the role of military psychiatrists. Insightful at times and informative.
This is an excellent analysis of the claims of both sides of the debate over what caused the Ft. Hood massacre. It's exceptionally well-sourced and balanced.
Hasan is like the worst spy's this country has had to deal with - he snowed everyone in the military.
To some, an Internet message posted this spring under Hasan’s name that argues suicide bombers are not committing murder but rather “to help save Muslims by ... More »
Stories that look at people motivations using experts who have never met that person always scare me a little bit, and I generally shy away from them. But this piece certainly has resonances beyond that type of piece, especially as more background emerges on how the system treated -- or didn't treat -- Hasan.
Now this is what "fair and balanced" reporting looks like. Reasonable doubt, much? Lauren Cox has done an excellent job of putting the brakes on the rush to judgment on Maj. Hasan.
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