Ravi
Diamond Member
I just heard on NPR that his superiors had been concerned about his mental state, but they didn't give any details.yet hasn't he affected the government? What new policies might be coming down the pike as a result of this act?
In all the interviews and information that's come out after the fact, it's clear this guy was cracking and it had been building for some time. He sent signals that he was becoming more and more desperate, to be sure, but each one by itself might not have been enough to send up any red flags at the time. I'd hope that one thing that comes of this is the military pays close attention to its caregivers, regardless of religious affiliation. I'd hate to think that just because these professions are considered so vital that the military would gloss over signs they're in need of help too.
I do believe that Hasan was harassed because of his religion and it's obvious he was concerned about his fellow Muslim soldiers experiencing the same; it's sadly ironic that because of his actions he has all but guaranteed that harassment will continue and no doubt increase.
Off topic...they also reported that the female cop wasn't the one that shot him.