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The gravity of playing with the imagery of public execution
The Washington Post • • world
Key Points:
- Pete Hegseth, defense secretary, announced plans to live-stream the execution by firing squad of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.
- This decision is seen as a step backward morally, reminiscent of centuries-old practices, and is expected to degrade the reputation of the U.S. military globally.
- Critics argue that such a spectacle will humiliate the U.S. military rather than serve justice or improve security.
- The act is compared to other state-sanctioned violence, like torture, which ultimately weakens rather than strengthens the nation.
- The announcement follows recent controversies involving President Trump, including doxing Sen. Tom Cotton over daylight saving time legislation.
