The Fort Hood killers execution: Letters to the Editor Oct. 14, 2026
The Trump administration livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad is bait for Muslims worldwide to lash out violently against America (“Streaming Fort Hood execution,” Oct.9).We’re all aware Muslim terrorists thrive on violence; livestreaming the execution of one of their heroes is throwing gasoline on a fire.It is quite obvious that the motive is maximum publicity for the Trump administration.
But we should just execute this killer and move on.This behavior is frighteningly similar to the very things we condemn the terrorists for.James AndersonTalladega, Ala.If the execution of the Fort Hood shooter is livestreamed, it will give him far more publicity in countries where he is considered a martyr.The majority of Americans already know there are serious consequences for shooting US soldiers.They don’t need further convincing.Videos of the execution will only be used to inspire other killers.Bruce CouchmanToronto, CanadaI wasn’t one of the many people who viewed the video of George Floyd’s death.
Nor am I interested in seeing the Fort Hood terrorist get his ultimate consequence by firing squad.All I want to know is that the punishment was successfully carried out.Also, why has this taken so long?Bill RiegelSuffolk CountyHasan is already a martyr to his many Jihadist fans around the world, but livestreaming his execution will make him a martyr to all the Democrats and global weenies who abhor capital punishment.
He should be executed with dispatch.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth can livestream himself dancing on the coward’s grave.Paul BlousteinCincinnati, OhioPublic execution is a cruel and outdated approach and should be condemned.This should be quick, painless and not a public event.How long will it be before America brings back stadium executions with the criminal facing a hungry lion?It’s just another step into the swamp that Trump was going to drain.Dennis FitzgeraldBox Hill, AustraliaI believe in capital punishment for the ...