Good evening Anderson and all bloggers. Just such a tragedy. And so many wounded. I hope we find out that they are improving and will be okay. I really hope this isn't going to turn into a planned terrorist thing where he was influenced by others to plan this. And either way, how did the warning signs get missed?

Good evening, Anderson!!
Hello David (Indiana), friends and bloggers!

Again sad news!
What is happening in people's minds? What violence is this?

Good evening Anderson, Erica, 360Team, Megan, Martina, and Bloggers!

Hope that you all had a great Friday!

The story about Hasan is really disturbing....

Looks like a great night of news!

Good evening everyone, Anderson, Erica, Bloggers, AC360 team. Just finished watching LKL on CNN, when I saw the faces of the victims of the shooting, I felt like crying even though I'm a guy. Its so strange having to live in a world where we are all humans, yet we all fight against our own kind

Good evening Anderson, Erica & entire Team 360.

Good evening fellow bloggers.

I have not seen any news today, so am anxious to catch up.

Hello Everyone!

Anderson please find a way to honor the Ft Hood heroes
during this year's Heroes program.

Could soldiers be safer on post?

I am a 100% PTSD Disabled Veteran from Iraq and was stationed and deployed with 101st Airborne Division. I have had the opportunity as a Federal Contractor to be on numerous military bases or posts: Are they keeping soldiers safe? NO! Only MPs and the Government paid security officers have weapons at the gates. If you ...are a soldier on post, and you possess of firearm, you cannot even keep it in your home, you have to turn it in to your unit arms room under lock and key. I humbly believe that the Army should re-look at who carries firearms on post. Maybe First Sergeants, Platoon Sergeants, or Squad leaders who have demonstrated responsibility should carry the military issue 9mm sidearm. This would give more protection than just picking up the phone and calling 911, these soldiers are trained from very beginning in Basic Training on how to use, and understand the responsibility of carrying a firearm. God Bless the U.S.A. My full heart goes out to the families and victims of the soldiers who died serving their country on their own soil!

Why is there so much hatred in this world?

Congrads to Sgt. K. Munley! (&Sgt. Mark Todd)
I hope that she is okay after her surgeries!

Glad that Sgt Mark Todd was on AC360 tonight!

Good evening, Anderson and 360 staff! Like everyone else, I'm looking forward to get more information and to understand what happened at Ft. Hood. It's truly disturbing.

@Gady Mayen Hamilton, CA

Well said!

@ Gady,
they were so young and full of promise!
It was great to see their faces however....they all looked so proud in their uniforms!

As a daughter of a Navy veteran, the story about Fort Hood truly scares me. I thought we were safe here in America; I used to live on a military base. Bases are the some of the safest places for people to live in and around, and I feel like some serious boundaries were crossed when this man decided to take the lives of 13 people and hurt even more. This is especially disturbing because this man's job was to give support to the men and women who needed help in their stressful positions. I pray for the families affected, and these people are forever in my heart.

Hello, ALL,

Wow two day's of nightmares.
god bless the families and the fallen.

I watched Oprah today and guess who I saw everyone? ANDERSON COOPER What is this book club about??

People who are depressed and unbalanced, to the point of shooting at others it is a case of public health as well, a health system so deficit.

good evening Anderson!
can't wait to see the Oprah interview. she seems to have pretty good taste in literature – i loved Night by Elie Wiesel.

also, really looking forward to hearing more news about the Fort Hood attack – scary stuff. found out today that a woman in my town has a son that was a responder to the shootings... it's terrible knowing things like this can happen here at home.

I'm very interested to hear about any updates on the Fort Hood story. Also, any word about what happened in Orlando? Its been a very disturbing 2 days.

can they not be arrested for "promoting terrorism" or does free speech over ride that? that people that we just saw out on the street.

Glorifying hate on the streets of New York. Sad and Scary.

ANDERSON..you and OPRAH...was really funny.

I'm concerned about the 100 rounds fired....could some of our soldiers been shot by "friendly fire" as well......how sad...I don't think it was possible for him to reload that fast..especially with a revolver.

Good evening Anderson, Erica, Isabel, everyone. Thank God Sgt Munley stopped Major Hasan in his tracks. Where would he have been headed without her and Sgt Mark Todd doing that? I am very sorry to hear about her wounds.

I'm having a hard time hearing Sgt Todd. Sorry. Not quite getting who was where when.

Will there be an investigation as to how this man was able to bring two guns into secured post? – can any member of the military bring any weapons into the post? – something is not right

Next thing could be a bomb that could kill a lot more ....

I know its odd to say this but there is so much occurring in the world, shootings, war, illnesses, poverty, political, environmental problems, high crime rates, and a lot more, it sometimes feels like the end...

Col. Rossi estimates over 100 rounds were fired by the suspected shooter.

The FN-7 holds 21 rounds of the tiny 223 caliber rounds and he also had a 6 shot revolver.

Updates to 38 wounded plus 13 dead, with multiple gunshot wounds in some of the wounded and dead.

The shooter would have had to had at least 5 fully loaded clips for the FN-7, exchanging clips less than 50 seconds for the full time.

Initial reports estimate roughly 3 minutes of firing, that leaves less than 2 seconds per shot average for over 100 shots

It doesn't add up Anderson, but given the tiny caliber on the FN-7, any qualified medical staff could readily id bullet wounds from this pistol vs from someone else's gun/pistol.

In my opinion the shooters immediate commanding officer was fully aware of the perceived hazing, harassment and threats. The Base Command in my opinion is partially culpable in this tragic crime.

A. Smith
Oregon

Good evening to all.... my thoughts go out to those in Fort Hood who have lost loved ones in such a senseless tragedy.

Being an army spouse, I am so upset that this guy didn't want to go to Afganastain. He wasn't even going to be on the front lines. He wouldn't of seen any action. Had never been deployed before. Had no wife, children... how could he be so stressed about his orders?

I can not believe this has happened.I'm a US soldier here on Ft Hood and this has been a day for eveyone here.My heart and prayers goes out to those we have lost due to this tragedy including their families.

I don't understand how only one shooter could have done this. If you do the math 100 rounds shot by one man in a matter of 3 minutes breaks it down to him reloading 1 pistol every thirty seconds. And if both hands had a pistol how did he reload. It just does not make any sense at all. Hopefully we get to the bottom of this. God bless all those affected.

i live at a military base. yesterday they made reference to how easy it was to get on base there. the base that i live at is not what i'd say easy to get on. we must have id and our window sticker to even get on base.

why was it so easy for people to get on post at ft. hood?

Is the commander in chief, President Obama going to visit his soldiers and families? This is such a blow to the military. They need his clear support, not just flags at half staff.

@Gady,
really? Anderson was on Oprah? I wish I had known!
He could pen another book, if he wanted too....should be interesting.

What is the condition of the shooter? As long as he is medicated i don't think they can interrogate him.

I symphasizes with the families of the victims. There is a need to strenghten security in military facilities. Enemies can be everywhere

This was incompetence from the armed forces that caused the deaths of these soldiers since when is it the civilian polices job to defened a military base where were the MP's where were the SP's why isnt the company comander siting on court martial charges for incompetence to protect his people .

This event will build discrimination against Muslims that will become acceptable unless their US community steps up to help fight terrorism quickly.

I wonder why on a military base, it took 2 off base police officers to take down the suspected shooter? Is nobody allowed to carry weapons at the base?

Hi everyone.

i haven't heard any mention of the other "gunmen" that were mentioned to be 'cornered', when the news was first reported. were those reports incorrect?

i believe that no one will ever know what Maj. Hasan's motive was. My heart goes out to the families and friends and anyone who was affected by this tragic/ un-human action. God Bless America.

-Ricardo

Thank God for those police officers – I hope that the suspect survives – he needs to face the full justice of the American Court system.

I am Canadian and a long-time admirer of the United States and its steadfast support of freedom. My heart goes out to the families of the deceased.

Hasan sounds like someone who was acting suicidal!
giving away all his belongs, and visiting with those that he would see, (that guy at the convince store, and in the religious dress)....

@ edgardo as far as the weapons being on post.there's a post policy that states you're not allowed to bring a fire arm on post eventhough its registered.even if you stay on post and u have a firearm it has to be locked in your unit's arm room.

@Tatiana Chin, i am also a child of the military and base was often "Home". I still can't imagine how families are coping with the violence at Fort Hood, or any other base.

AC it sounds like you really have this guy pegged

I hope our government learns a lesson about this senseless act of violence. What is wrong with this country when an American Soldier kills his own??? This never should have happend!!! God Bless everyone that was affected by yesterday's tradgedy and God Bless our troops!!!

AndC
Thanks for your great coverage and your balance, you are reporting what you see/hear we need the truth...rock on dude..

Mike

Perhaps this was an act that was meant to make Americans tired of the whole "war" and give up.

My hearts go out to all victims my have friends in fort hood and i could never imagin what they are going through right now. I'll keep everyone in fort hood and their familys in my heart thoughts

Even if there were warning signs to Maj. Hasans mental state, there was no reason the army should have acted. He had physically done nothing wrong until his rampage.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the dead and wounded, their families, loved ones, and the entire Military family. We are all deeply affected by this tragedy. Let's hope for a speedy recovery of the injured.

As for the hows and whys...the answers may help us, but they will never excuse what happened. My hope is that we can learn from this, and prevent any further instances.

I don't know about you guys but I always think something is wrong with people's mental health when they kill someone, well... in some cases

Hello Anderson.what a tragedy .it is scary what one person can do

What if Hasan had been an F-16 pilot or had more powerful weapons at his disposal? Hasan sounds like a 'sleeper' to me.

Anderson, what is there not to understand. When a Muslim calls out "Allah Akbab" then calmly commits an act of outright terrior that is nothing less than an Islamic Terriorist. Nidal Hasan is a terriorist. Its time to stop all of the physo-babel.

As an army wife who lives on post, we are very stunned and saddened by yesterdays events. After all the media chaos an rumors, we are left unsure of the exact details. I do know our sense of security has been seriously damaged. What happens to the soldiers who were doing SRP? Are they still going to deploy so soon after witnessing this hainous act? Are these soldiers being counseled? So many questions.

This was a tragedy here at Fort Hood. I can tell you all now, that security has been bumped up extremely. I am shocked to see how well our Army has stepped it up more than a notch. My prayers and thoughts go out to all those who are victims of this shooting. I cant even describe the emotions that were running through me, when I received a phone call from my husband saying "There is a shooting on post, only 5 buildings away from me." I wasnt sure what to think.My mind was running more than one image through my mind. I have never felt more sad in my life. I really wish I was able to help out the victims, as well as the family members. Fort Hood may be the biggest military base, but one thing for sure is that it seems so small to the people who live here, once you live here, you become more than friends, your family. Therefor the victims, are more than soldiers. They are family.

Brittany- he was working on the base, in the military, which is scary..
-Wow, I don't understand why he would join a career in the armed forces if he was to scared to serve overseas

If this were a regular white guy, would the media keep referring to him as the "Christian" killer? The media perpetuates the stereotype of the Muslim Jihadist by using the term "Muslim" over and over. This guy was crazy. We do not know if his religion fueled his rampage. But we do know that he used guns. How about focusing on this gun-toting culture where people have easy access to them rather then focusing so much on the man's religion? Or next time we see a mass killing done by a Christian, let's keep referring to him as the "Christian Killer" and see how mainstream Americans react.

I am praying for all of those who have suffered loss in this incident. Sigh... – stardust

As this story develops you can see so many "red flags" about this guy. We need to pay more attention.

Anderson,

No way to understand this.

Drew

I am saddened how this man ws not stopped before now. He has verbally promoted suicide bomings. We need to take these kind of people seriously.

My praises go out to the military heros over this terrible tradegy that hit fort hood. And my condolences go out to all the families of the soldiers that were killed and injured. I do have a comment in regards to the female officer that is the hero, I would like to see our military or our government give this lady possibly one of our nations highest awards poosible, as i feel from what I hear that she went a bit above her normal duties to brin the suspect down to stop this sensless act of cowardis. If others feel the way I do please post this so our leaders can see it.

Good Evening, Anderson
Had Hasan been Baptist, Methodist, etc. would we chastize the entire denomination? I think not.

Hello Anderson i am from Fort Hood . my heart goes out to all the victims who were lost and wounded. on post today it was a sad day it wasnt for hood i dont think it will ever be what it use to after this. this is the only time that i am grateful my husband was deployed again my heart goes out to all the victims

The first time I saw Anderson Cooper, he was on the Oprah show a few years ago.

This weapon should be available to our soldier and not any individual wanting it for killing our soldiers. Some heads should roll!

There is no way Hasan should have slipped through
the cracks. If people were raising red flags, how come
nobody listened? There is no way this guy should
have been an officer in the US Army.

Hi AC, EH and AC360.com

My deep condolence spares to Forth Hood victim's friends and families. How licentious these killing spree could get. It doesn't matter what your faith lies upon, if it leads to harm another human being, it is a disastrous blind chauvinism.

Happy Weekend, everyone

This is just another murder/suicide story. What is different than the ones that occur in society everywhere on a daily basis? Don't start to get scared that the Muslims are coming... the Muslims are coming...
this kind os stuff happens every day on our streets. Open your eyes.

@vincent I know it's so scary and hard to believe something like that could happen. It could happen at any base..we were at Great Lake + Fort Sheridan in IL..

Well, the way I found out about ANDERSON on OPRAH was through Ellen Degeneres.... I saw the thing about the O Magazine, I got curious, visited Oprah's website, and it said something about the book club and Anderson was going to be on the show today... I still have no clue what the book it about, actually I think Anderson and Oprah said something about Africa...

My condolences to the families and friends of the wounded and killed at Ft. Hood.
We should not forget that the death and wounding of these young people are every day occurrence in Iraq, Afgan. So those of you that are upset with this happening State side where we fortunately see very little of this type of insanity please remember we have young American brothers and sisters giving up their lives and limbs every day. Give thanks to our military men and woman all over the world.

Thanks, Heather

evening everyone... this case is very troubling..

Why does the military automatically promote people if they preform their duties poorly? Also, if so many people knew about the killer's comments why could nothing be done (no words of caution by his commanding officers or anything?)

@Rebecca,
I agree with you, however, it sounds like everything is pointing to not mentally stable!

I do hope that he survives however, as it sounds like he Wanted to Die!
Better that he have to live with what he did!

@Beth..No we wouldn't. But well known terrorist attacks have been affiliated with Islamic groups, so it's something that American media clings onto (when the religion is known).

I feel Hasan commited an act of terrorism. There is no justification for what he did. I pray for all the families here on Fort Hood who have been affected by this.

Hello, Anderson, I appologize for the unfinished message, but like I was saying. IT IS A MISTAKE!!! To allow people who belong to islam to be part of any of our military branches. Anyone with Islamic background should be investigated. Thank you for allowing me to post my opinion online. I am a Huge and devoted Fan. God Bless and Keep you, Always.

Respectfully

Denis

Doesn't being a service member of the US Army go against the beliefs of Muslims and their view of the world? The Army should change their policy.

I want to clarify the firearm registration musguidance. Weapons do not have to be registered on post unless you live on post and it is being stored on the instalation. I am speaking from experience as my husband and I own several and live on Fort Hood. This is a fairly recent change put into action under the command of general lynch

I believe this is more than someone who just snapped because he did want to go to war. Why one kills when one refused to go to kill?.

Why is the focus always on his religion? He could have been one disturbed individual who happened to go crazy. Two years ago, an American soldier went on a shooting rampage and killed five US soldiers and his religion was never mentioned and was never the main focus. Hasan obviously had mental problems, which had nothing to do with him being a Muslim. The serial killer that was found in Ohio killed so far 11 people and buried them in his house, no one ever mentions what his religion was and if he went to church on Sundays. This is all completely biased and just reinforces the negative stereotypes about Muslims.

Where were the mps where were the sps why is our military depending on citizens to guard our bases

I know people say "live your life as if it was the last day". BUT I don't think shooting a military base is appropriate, why not visit CNN or go traveling or something???

To those asking about the base:

Civilian police officers ride with MP's. Each MP, has a Killeen Police officer with them. It has been this way for a while now, and its because we have so many MP's that deploy. Another fact that was asked, You are allowed to have a weapon on post as long as it is registered with Fort Hood. If it is not registered, than obviously you will face charges for carrying a weapon.

A very tragic event that might have been avoided!

Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is a MD who took the Hippocratic Oath. His life and training is about helping people, not killing them. Once he rebounds from his rage and realizes the catastrophe he caused, acting far beyond the zenith of his boundaries, he will most likely become suicidal. This man must have felt he had no other options and backed against the wall. I am sure he did not expect to live.

You may think that well educated and trained people would never act like this. I disagree. Many very intelligent and highly educated have no one to discuss their fears and internal conflicts. When you are at the “top” who do you discuss your problems with? Especially if he was being harassed. He could not trust anyone.

The clips you showed where the muslim radicals are celebrating the Fort Hood tragedy in NY look like a publicity stunt. These are people who are unsuccessful in their lives and don't have any thing better to do ( in other words " Loosers " in life ) and they use the name of religion to take their anger out.
They in no way represent Islam, I am sure they have never read the Koraan. I am a practicing muslim yet a very proud American. Long live America.

This guy should have been kicked out of the military.
This is just not right.

I do not understand why he was so worried about going to iraq & killing his fellow Muslims but yet he did not question looking at his fellow brothers & sisters in the eyes trying to fatally shoot them.

Anderson,

We should not play the holier than though and pretend that there are no dissenters to war. I am a peace activist. Many people in this country are against this war do that make them killers?

@ Anderson

It's very troubling and scary. We felt so vulnerable.

My son is at fort hood why was this person allowed to be in the miltary let alone counsel wounded soldiers at walter ried this is stupid heres a man who believes americans should die for islam but yet serves a a comander with a poor recored and kills husbands wives pregant wives and adult children i hope he lives long enough to be hung !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!at public display on national TV!!!!!! My son was a half mile from tje shootings and im a retired Detroit police officer who they say has post tramatic stress disorder heres aperson treating people like us keep him alive to die again and again

Sgt. Dave, I don't know what base you have visited but the base we are at, you can have firearms. They just have to be registered at the MP station with all serial numbers. The ammo has to be seperate from the actual weapon and you must have a lock and key for the items. The MP's come to your house to verify that all of this is done before you are allowed to register them in your home "on base". This guy lived off post so he wouldn't of been required to register them with the mp's.

I think you need to call it what it is when you're talking about Hassan.

It was a terrorist attack on an American military base.

Let's not skirt it.

How can these radical muslims be allowed to be in public in New York, talking against America with out being stop or anyone doing anything about it, what is everyone waiting for to be bomb again, they come to America, eat here , get educated , are treated well and they are allowed to do what they want, what will happen to any of us if we go to their country and try to do something like this will probably be be headed right , so until when we are going to let this happen???

It seems like many people saw signs of anger, depression and signs of planning his own suicide, such as giving his belongings away. How can someone in his position, a history of some bizarre behavior verbalized in lectures, and no one ..his peers or family or friends bring this forward to someone who may have been able to help him? Perhaps people thought he was not only military but after all a medical psychiatric professional..he certainly could not have been mentally troubled.

ANDERSON!
what of the initial reports of other gunmen? were those reports incorrect?

Good evening. I heard that one of the Fort Hood victims was 3 months pregnant. Wouldn't that move the death count to 14 rather than 13? That fetus was a human life in my book. Thank you.

We should take note not only from Hasan's rampage but from the shooting today in Orlando that the USA is a dangerous place due to the legality of firearms.

Anderson,
Hi–Happy Friday!
The developments on the Fort Hood attack are chilling.
I saw you earlier on Oprah–I'm looking forward to you interview.

@ Anderson: Time to get that power point presentation!

My heart goes out to the families of the slain and wounded. The shock is immeasurable. How could this happen? With 20/20 hindsight, we begin to see clearly that this man was a walking time bomb. Unfortunately, he hadn't said "We do things to please God. It's a challenge" to anyone who might pick up on how strange that comment was and report it. What the heck does it take to identify a red flag??? Are we a nation too populated to take responsibility for what we see and hear? This isn't the first time a trajedy of this magnitute has happend. Are we all asleep?

As a Vietnam era Veteran I have a say so about the horrible massacre at Fort Hood. When is the US going to wake up to the fact the we are at war with Muslim radical fighting a religious war we are never going to win. Major Hassad was problaby an Sleeper Cell recruited by Alqueda at his Mosque to do exactly what he did. Was pre-planned

It is a tragedy at Fort Hood. I am a Muslim and an American. To all our non-Muslim brothers and sisters – These Muslims who cause such harm, are nothing but utter fundamentalists. It's not the belief of the rest of the other Muslims, we are actually peace loving folks. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the families of the victims.

Ismail Farid, Kansas.

@Mike, formerly from Syracuse,
the more that we hear about Hasan, the more that it sounds like he is. If he was not, he sure did bring them out, in that clip that we saw of people out in the streets "trying to recruit Americans"....just sick!

As an Army wife who lives with our four children on a military post, I am shocked that our world has imploded. It is difficult enough to stay strong through deployments and moves, but on post has always been our safety zone. Now, we have to worry about our lives being taken at home from one of our own. God help us all.

These men and women signed up 2 protect us and the freedoms that we all have at this time and 2 think that they were taken down in the safest place they thought THEY could possibly be is just rediculous! My niece is in Iraq right now and to think that when the news broke yesterday I was actually relieved that she was not @ fort hood....is honestly just disturbing! I am so greatful 2 her and all that serve in the U.S. military.... God bless them and the USA!!

really glad to see a true american stand up with out a second thought and do such an act of heroism glod bless kimberly. you're model for all.

its not until something like this happens that all the signs are revealed. the signs on his internet postings if his things he may have said .

What everyone needs to understand about the carrying of weapons on post here at fort hood is this is our home!! My husband is currently stationed here and we live on post with our daughter. This is our home, we don't want people carrying weapons everywhere. To be here right now nobody knows how it feels unless you are here. To go anywhere in our home we have to show id and live in terror. I pray for the families of the fallen and wounded and just remember your army family is still here with you all!

I'm really trying to figure out how he was able to get promoted with all these red flags being thrown out?..

Anderson was asking when Dr. Hasan was promoted and I just saw on 20/20 a few minutes ago that he was promoted to major this year. He was also trying to get out of the army but the army wasn't letting him go. They paid for his medical degree education. They also said he gave away all his furniture this week and recently started wearing the traditional muslim garb.

Anderson,
You are going to do a piece on radical muslims tonight....
Please, it is not helpful during this sensitive time for muslims, to do a piece on radicals...rather focus on those muslims who are saddened by this terrible tragedy.

Anderson – I am a great fan of yours however this time I am greatly disappointed in your point. The fact that the shooter at Fort Hood was a muslim seems to me a side effect. When we have other crazy shooters – ie the one in Florida – there was no mention of him being a catholic or a Christian. As a law abiding muslim I am a little affronted that the media is making such a big deal about the shooter's religion. There are crazies in all religions – not only the muslims.

But I understand Major Hasan was awarded two service medals. And being a psychiatrist and physician is a very high level professional.

So, according to Ted Rowland's rept, he did have some trouble maybe because of his muslim faith, the tearing off of the bumper sticker?

@Isabel, but as a psychiatrist he was in the middle of the health system himself. Couldn't he or one of his colleagues have made an appointment for him?

Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining us on the blog tonight

Good evening Anderson

My question is how on earth did a USA army hire a muslim psychiatrist for their soldiers who are battling in muslim countries?? Most of these soldiers are probably going through terrible ordeals coping with the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, which they aren't going to have necessarly favourable opinions on Muslims. Major Hasan already had a bad report, plus some posting through the net about suicidal acts, the signs were there. There should have had more investigation on him. Maybe he had ties with the Taliban in Afghanistan?? since he favored going there more than Iraq.
My heart goes to the fallen soldiers families and the wounded.

It is my opinion that more should be done to avoid illegal entry of weapons into military bases. The only people that get searched at the gates are the ones who do not have a military ID card. Any soldier could very easily smuggle all sorts of contraband onto post.

@Anderson,
Nice to see you on the blog tonight!

It's getting more and more disturbing, however, esp. what was already known!

btw,
looking forward to this new book later! should be interesting!

"What if Hasan had been an F-16 pilot or had more powerful weapons at his disposal? Hasan sounds like a 'sleeper' to me."

@Mike, formerly from Syracuse, You know the army ignored Hasan because he is a member of a protected minority.

I'm just freaked out about the fact that a military base got attacked in the first place. I still wonder is we are still safe. Are we still safe even if our troops get attacked on our homelands?? Its like a sign to expect anything...

@Monica
At Fort Riley if you live off post and want to bring your weapon on post for target shooting or hunting you must have them registered.

Hi Anderson, I love your show. But I have a question I would like to see asked of one of the officials at Ft. Hood.If this senseless tragedy happened as quickly as reported, and as many shots were fired as reported by Hasan, were there a lot of empty clips from the semi-automatic weapon he used? Semi-automatic hanguns usually hold 10-15 shells, and take quite some time to reload.So if he fired upwards of 100 shots as some have reported, there should have been quite a few empty clips laying around him or on his person.Knowing this might help clear up some of the 'friendly fire' questions in regards to some of the wounded.

Hello all. I am so tired of sad news and madness. But today I heard a pundit I respect a great deal say "The war has come home."

Regardless of how you feel about our foreign policy, we all have to agree that the casualties of any war can never be truly reflected in the statistics we gather about dead and wounded.

I think war tears at our national soul.

@ Anderson

It's very troubling and scary. I felt so vulnerable.

@ Deanna I agree i believe that there are people that are messed up in the head. Regardless of religion. It just shows that when this is brought up by news stations and it is brought to attention of the public that is when it becomes an issue.

Such sad news! I haven't been on the blog this week. It is so nice to have you back Anderson!

I love you oprah and anderson

I think this a horrible tragity.This shouldnt have ever happened.There was so many signs,that higher ups ,pushed under the table.I hope all of yous that ignored all the signs and all the complaints about isahd hate yourselfs now.yous could have stoped this.I have a son who is a marine and was in iraq and his family worried so much about his safety in iraq.Now all of us who have kids,brothers,sisters,dads,moms,have to worry about there safety at there millatary base.I give all the familys and freinds of the victims,my deepiest sympthy.God bless you all and my god give you strenght in this very sad time.

To all those posting that Muslims should be treated differently than others in the U.S. military.. your generalizing. What if Hasan was a Methodist– you wouldn't all of a sudden decide no Methodists should serve in the army.

I am a resident of Temple, TX. Bell County, former dispatcher for the county. The local news media, Bell County, and Ft. Hood have an agreement to not release all of the Domestic Violence problems from military that plague Killeen, and it does not surprise me that this would happen. There is extreme gang related activity that I believe, is directly related to training tactics used by the army. Dr. Hassan being a Mental Health Expert working with our Heroes ???? What does this say about the type of mental health care our troops receive? Health care reform... I believe we need Government Reform as a whole. Also I heard reports that Dr. Hassan is from Virginia. Langely? This guy didn't slip through the cracks.... the cracks were deliberately made. Nothing in America is happening by accident... We have our representatives to blame. CIA, FBI,.... we may never know the truth.

I can't believe that those people in NY condoning this man's actions at Ft. Hood. They have no right to be in this country, born here or not, they are promoting terrorism, and as such should be stripped of their rights and deported. My father fought along with many others for our freedom and that included from terroists in this country. Let these people go to their friends in Afganistan, Pakistan or elsewhere before we have more massicars here.
My heartfelt sympathies go to those poor families who were victims of this travesty of our country.

Anderson, there are many people out there that are one moment away from snapping, I'm not quite sure what makes one snap and another one not to snap. I don't think this situration has anything to do with religion per say but about a man that had enough of a situation that should of known he needed help but desided not to get help but to react in a negative way. I have a few friends that suffer from mental illnesses, they all know what is right and wrong and know that all they need to do is to ask for help and they will get it but sometimes life just gets in the way of their judgment and they react. I'm not justifying doing stupid things. But, people need to know if they need help there is help out there. there are many support groups out there, just look up mental health support groups or mental illness suport groups in a searcg engine and you can see there are many of them. Only if he asked for help before doing what he did, but the fact is I don't think he wanted help, he wanted people to feel his pain. and that's very sad.

These photos bring me a sadness. People who still had so much to live!

the radical muslims on the streets of New York, what are we doing allowing them to do these disturbing things? Are we doign anything about this?

Ft. Hood was my home while i was with the 4th I.D. Ive done a few S.R.P's and I remember the hurry up and wait tempo, I can even remember sitting in those benches feeling the day drag on. But I cant imagine being back in those centers and something like this happens. I still have friends at Ft Hood, and I would hate to see anything happen to them. He was an officer in the U.S Military, sworn to take care of the soldiers appointed under him. I as a vet i honestly find myself speachless and amazed that something this horrifying happened. God bless your my brothers and sisters.

There are so many RED flags!

Just why were they over looked?

Good evening:
I was raised by moslem parents. And today I still follow my beliefs.
But here is my point. Either I read the wrong Quran, or these stupid morons have the wrong ones. To this day I do not recall a single verse that God commands you to slain innocent people in order to acomplish his cause. Where do these busters come from? Where do they find all those verses in the Quran that instructs them to terrorize innocent people? In all honety I do not think I need to believe in an angry God.

Soldiers of the USA, just know that our Nation is behind you 110 percent. Politicians– this is no time to strategize reelection campaigns or play the blame game–just not right. Its time to stand behind the victims and their families and show compassion for each of them and show that we as a Nation do care. Truth is, 12 people are dead and 31 are wounded– no one can change that. Let us pray!

Its as if Anderson shares a mind with me... I ask a mental question and a few seconds later he answers it on his show... pretty scary What will ever happen with the gunman? I heard that he is paralyzed, is that true??

My heart is heavy along with every one else I dont know if there will ever be any difinitve answers as to why this happened.... we cant see inside the soul...... President Obama will be on base soon......

There is no doubt in my mind that the military was NOT looking into events that should have raised red flags about this mans mindset. We have become too liberal on security matters and lifestyles of our Dept of Defense and military people. I'm sure an investigation will show that this man was not mentally stable enough to minister to our military folks and should have been out of the Army.

My heart goes out to the folks who were wounded.

I also think the Army and FBI should perform an investigation of all Muslims in the military. Also, we should look into those Muslims in NY giving thanks for these killings as they are a threat to our society also.

Wayne

All these red flags??? Who was responsible for this Major? How could his superiors overlook this?? Too many answers are needed and heads must roll>>>>

An awful thing. Not only did he slip thru the cracks, the system isn't providing adequate mental health care or assessments. They need help with this, but don't have the capacity to get professionals into needed positions quickly.

In the coming days I hope we hear more about the
victims.I am with the general.It is starting to look like
domestic terrorism by Hasan.

Those Islamic radicals who are praising what Hasan did and are recruiting Americans are ticking time bombs. I hope the FBI will not miss this opportunity to act and take a closer look at those guys.

Erica just a thought, Pass it along that we as a country need heros from time to time. Sad thing that it has to be from tragedies. But like an earlier post , We as a country need to honor such acts of heroism. Lets all get together and honor these heroes. Kim first, Then the military heros.

I guess there was a breakdown in security of people going in and out of the base because he was able to slip in 2 firearms on that day. Eventhough its prohibited to carry firearms inside the base, they should have soldiers who have access to these mini-armory stationed in vital installations more like fire extinguishers.

Generalizations are far to common in this day and age. The majority of Muslims in the United States and in the military are not radical.

I do agree with you Julio. and I was told that since the shootings yesterday, every single car is being searched. This I wouldnt know, because I havent tried getting on post today. I will however tell you, that this isnt the first time there has been a shooting by a soldier on post.

May I ask why no one is addressing the fact that perhaps Hasan is an Al-Qaeda infiltrator into our Army?

It is sad we have to lose more young American Soldiers and on our soil! Then we keep Hasan alive in the hospital while our fallen Soldiers family grieve. What is there to learn from him? He is a radical Muslim and would not go into battle again his fellow Muslims. He in my book is a Terrorist and deserves a punishment worse than Death row. Unfortunately, we will prosecute him, sit him in a cell for the next 10 or 20 years until some pacifist panel thinks he has served enough time or has been rehabilitated. Tell this to the grieving families who have to bury their loved ones. Then I see the radical Muslims on the streets of NYC telling the people on the sidewalk to join their ranks. Why do allow this? I know, the AFLCIO would defend their rights. When will we ever learn?

i am glad someone is calling it what this is-- an act of terrorism. The gunman obviously went over to the dark side of extremist islam.

It felt like yesterday when the world was peaceful... oh wait ... that must be in my dreams because clearly it never happened... Where is the gunman anyways??

This story is going to get worse?

What Gen. McCaffrey has been describing does sound like it's going to be really awful! (the more that we find out!)

Greetings Anderson, I love your show and thank you for emcing the Hero's yearly show, big thumbs up for you!

I'm really feeling Anderson that Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan MD, let his superiors know exactly what his percieved problems were and they ignored him and ignored any reports etc. he submitted.

A. Smith
Oregon

It would be great if the Army would pay more attention to PTSD.. it affects the soldier who serves his/her country , as well as their family. I know that will not happen, but it is a thought. They "slip through the crack" because it is not a positive thing for the Army to admit,. How many soldiers have to suffer ? Not expecting an answer. What about the soldiers who recently served in Iraq? I say, have all of the politicians in Washington spend a month "in harm's way" and see how long they last. Then things would change. But,, of course, they don't have the guts to do it...No one has ever given a list of politicians' family members who are serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. Someone in the main media needs to have some guts to speak up.. I won't hold my breath on that.

Anderson, thank you for keeping an open mind on this issue and bringing us the most fact based info that you and your team have found.

This is an awful story, no matter what religion the shooter is.

good point made...we shouldnt make any assumptions that the remaining Muslims on active duty is going to do the same. I'm sure the are very sincere about serving our country. Its great to see and hear from an Army General.

Hasaan being called a domestic terrorist....it does meet the technical definition. What bothers me is that if he was known to be sooooo against the war and allegedly didn't have a problem with the idea of suicide bombers how could this guy still be in the military? Wouldn't that be enough for a discharge?

Hi, plz read this message plz. People like two muslims shown preaching that Hassan did a rite thing, are nt muslims. They take a verse, a word from Quran and use it to their own meaning. This is not Islam. This is how these ignorant, stupid and radical people are making enemies, and making islam to be hated by all. Thanks.

First, my heart goes out to the victims and their families in the tragic murders which occurred at Ft. Hood Texas. As a fellow officer in the U.S. Army, I was alarmed to discover that not only was a service member responsible for these horrific deaths, but an officer at that. The Ft Hood community, and the army at large, has suffered a great loss, and I can only hope this will lead to more meticulous scrutiny for who we promote in our commissioned ranks. Our soldiers deserve high quality leadership they can trust.

Does anybody else think that the 100 rounds fired by one man is skeptical?

I absolutely agree with you Nadia. Here again is an opportunity for the FBI to go after those guys. I hope the FBI will not let us down again! Those guys need to be removed from the United States immediately

@Jo Ann, if Hasan had been subject of an indepth investigation he no doubt would have claimed discrimination.

I only hope that Hasan survives so we can truly learn what drove him to that point. All I have heard to date does not justify such an horrific action. If he was against US policy he should never have been allowed to remain in the Army. My guess is that this is an 'extremist' act of terror and not an act of desperation.

People keep saying he "slipped through the cracks." People, he didn't "slip" through anywhere – the way it sounds to me, he walked in full view and no one paid any attention.

I was just wondering... did any of the soldiers that Dr. Hasan treated ever log a complaint about his treatment practices? Did anyone ever state that he stepped over the line in his beliefs in a session.

It is irresponsible to make global statements based on bias and prejudice!

gunman transferred to brooke airforce base hospital in san antonio. you can bet he is being heavily guarded.

It's scary with these back to back mass shootings. I think some gun control laws are in order?!?

I believe that we are seeing the illogic of hate. The enlightenment revealed that man can choose his fate, we are choosing the wrong path, given free will

consider this: A soldier is trained to fight the fear, the pain, it's against the military mindset to admit to fear and pain...but still, you are not supposed to leave a man behind, that includes the mind not just the body. The armed services are in a double bind...to admit fear or even sickness goes against everything they are taught. The mindset keeps them alive...so how does a mental health program fit into this? it doesn't. Noone has asked this question.

I read a book recently published called Mass Casualties by a young medic that went to Iraq for a year, he backs this up. Something has to change. but it won't until the public gets involved.

does anyone other than me agree that this might have been planned for a while now!? Think about it! Was there more behind Hasan? Was there someone else -cough cough- people in other countries encouraging this?

Earlier today a comment was made that Hasan was depressed because of his deployment. He was not alone in his depression but very few depressed soldiers react by killing other troops even before they experience combat? As a military family we are find it hard to deal with people bending over backwards to make excuses for this horrific act.

They missed the signs because they needed psyc. doctors. If he had been some non-com he would have been booted, but he was a doctor, in a speciality they needed.

The point has been brought up several times that the media would not immediately bring up a Christian murderer's religious background as a possible motive, and that the Muslim faith is always unfairly blamed/represented. Major Hasan's religious background is being brought up because of the consistently observed tendency of Muslims to revert to such violence in the name of their religion (be it "in defense of Islam", to destroy "infidels", some sort of Koranic justification, whichever reason is used). Even if it is a slim minority, the phenomena is very real and undeniable. People have good reason to be scared by this. Personally, when I heard the shooter was a Muslim, I didn't immediately jump to conclusions (I confess, I was suspicious), but when I heard that he was a suicide bomber-sympathizer and yelled "Allahu Ahkbar" before the shooting, I think it's reasonable to entertain the possibility of a religious motive. If someone yelled "In the name of Jesus!" or something before going on a shooting rampage, people certainly WOULD be talking about possible religious motives. Come on! Of COURSE they would!

Even if yelling "Allahu Ahkbar" was unrelated somehow, I think his sympathy with suicide bombers shows that his judgement was disgustedly clouded by lunacy or religion. Unfortunately, I think the latter is a completely reasonable suspicion.

This whole thing is a truly disgusting event in many ways. Keeping up with the political correctness in place of reasonable speculation on motives is an insult to the families of the victims and everyone.

There was anther shooting today was there not?
an angry former employee went into his former place of employment and shot people?
I'm sure that I saw that on a news flash....
(nothing to do with the Military)

Good question Anderson I was wondering about that two, how were Major Hasan's relations with those in his unit and his colleagues? How many friends and associates did have among his colleagues. I don't think anyone gets through medical school without a large number of contacts. And Gen McCaffery's pt, that Walter Reed is a premier medical school add to the questions, I feel.

What were Maj Hasan's duties to be when he was deployed?

Why do you ask how someone like him slipped thru the cracks? Everyone is capable of totally losing it. A person can only take so much. It was a shame he had to take it out on his fellow soldiers. They aren't responsible for us being over there. He should have paid a visit to the house or senate. after all it is our government that sent and is keeping our brave young men and women in that quaqmire known as Iraq and Afghanistan.
Bring our kids home...

We need to be careful of our own judgments. It is irresponsible to make global statements based on bias and prejudice!

Well I lost a good friend and brother in arms. Im angry with the guy for what he did to fellow soldiers but i dont blame hime. I blame the US Army . I dont know how many times being a NCO heard seniors and peers tell soldiers to suck it up when soldiers are looking for help. I could tell you stories about situation that could have gone bad. Even when soldiers go get help from Behavioral health which is a military clinic to help soldiers they just drug them up with medication to where they are zonked out and than they get in even more trouble for not performing Good either way, Like i said i dont blam the guy but the people who saw the sign and did nothing. Myheart goes out to the family and friends that lost someone they will be missed but not forgotten

I believe these groups that are praising the violence at Ft. Hood should be investigated by the FBI/IRS They should be shown the door ASAP
Why are they allowed to promote hate in our country. Do something about these groups now

I'm an Arab Muslim person and just want to say that what happened in fort hood is horible and not accepted at all '
my prayer to all victims families and i just want to imfesize that islam is not about killing innocent people at all,and one more question if maj Hassan didnt like the us policy on war against terror why were he in the military ? and why lived in the U.S

Anderson, Just wondering why was this Major living in an apartment that looked like the low income housing. What did he do with his salary which probably was over 100,000? Just a question that has me confused.

This has nothing to do with Muslim belief, but everything to do with the brainwashing and conditioning of the military. Our "Uncle Sam" created Maj. Hasan not Mohammed. CNN do the right thing for once and report the facts not religious belief. Do you see the holes in the story. First there were 4 men, then 1 man, then the shooter was dead, then 8 hours later he was alive in stable condition. Why the Army will not show footage from the Army base cameras. Why does the media only have video from a neighborhood store. It seems Military Intelligences is not so Intelligent. ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!

I feel sick seeing this fort hood killer on media, .they should stop showing his face, instead they should show his graphic image or show dead soldiers pictures.

As I said earlier on CNN, "After hearing about all these shootings, I feel like I want to go to sleep in my own world and never wake up, sleeping is the only safe place" . Sad but very true guys...

Good evening Anderson. Everyone please keep the wounded and the dead and the families of both at Ft. Hood in your prayers. This was a senseless act, commited by a coward in hiding, using the United States Army uniform to do his work. Rest assured this coward will be punished with the harshest of punishments, and do to this crime I feel, as a soldier in the U.S. Army, he should be put to death.

My heart goes out to the wounded and to the familes of those killed. Do you think this could be a day of God's wrath. I think I read in the King James version of the Bible that he made all even the ones to the day of his wrath.

I am not suprised that an officer like hasan continued his outspoken talk through his career. Officers typically are paper tigers. These kinds of dissenting opinion.....this would have been difficult in the enlisted ranks, as most NCOs enforce the Army Values.. Any officer the heard this officer reject his oath...should be charged with dreliction of duty!!

These redical muslims on the streets of NY are fake, doing it to be in news.

Hopefully this tragic and possibly preventable massacre will draw attention to a gaping hole in the United States Army's mental health system. Major Hasan had many supervisors, subordinants and patients who expressed concern about his performance and behavior and ultimately did nothing. That this man was ordered into an assignment that would certainly aggrivate his fragile psyche and about which he had openly expressed deep reservations is unconscionable.

Hi Anderson,

I'm watching your program right now on CNN which shows radical muslims in New York city espousing despicable beliefs. Why must you fan public fears by focusing on this extreme fringe group which in no way represents the beliefs of the majority of law-abiding Muslim-Americans? I'm disappointed by the lack of balance in your approach.

I'm French from Algerian descent.

Thank you for taking my concerns under consideration.

These "brothers" that are yelling are very angry with America;
what are they doing in America?

"There are so many RED flags!

Just why were they over looked?"

@Emily, They weren't "overlooked," they were ignored.

these people who are "praising" and trying to recruit others in new york are really sickening...

the gunman is in a hospital in texas. san antonio to be exact.

This spells "terrorism" to me.

America is the place where you can publicly express your views and work through a variety of venues to make change happen here. But if people really hate the U.S. and Americans, why don't they just leave and move somewhere that fits their views?

Don't know why this guy did this killing at Ft. Hood, and no one else knows either at this point. We have Mormon man sentence to 20 years for rape due to his religious beliefs. Some guy killed an officer at the Holocaust museum and another guy killed a Doctor that preformed abortions which are legal in the "name of Chrisitanity"?
Be kind use common sense do not target moslem people verbally the best reason might be because who you are and what you believe could be targeted next? Think about it. Peace, Heather

I don't understand certain people, any ... ANY form of TERRORISM is never good... ! Just outrageous ...

I hope the authorities are keeping an eye on the
radical Muslims.

Asan was reportedly promoted within the last 6 months.

Youseff Khattab: " I love him ( Saddam Hussein) more than I love myself". VERY DISTURBING.

This is a very tight community here at Ft. Hood. We are very familiar with having to lean on each. It's just going to take awhile to absorb the shock. As always, I am so proud of our men & women in uniform & the families that rally behind them....Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.

Army officers esp. medical officers are almost always promoted when they become eligible. This is based on time in rank or pay grade. The military has to compete with the civilian sector when is comes to pay and benefits. That is why most military physicians with critical skills receive special pay. Military doctors are often held to a "different standard" because of the current shortage. It would take more than a "poor rating" to keep an Army doctor from getting promoted.

It's a sad day for America when people can stand on NYC streets and shout hate against Americans and praise terrorism.

I bet when my grandpa was getting shot at by the German Nazi's, he never thought our country would end up like this.

This is a very sad day in the US. Anderson, when you talk about selecting Heroes on CNN, I think all of our military should be honored – especially those who have lost their lives. When a celebrity dies, such as the case of Michael Jacson, they get far more coverage than our men and women in uniform – who are putting their lives on the line every day. We are sending young men and women to war – for what? No one knows what war – or the thought of going to war does to these men and women. The world is a big place and we cannot solve everyone's problems and - they DON'T want us to solve them. War, killings, suicide bombings are their way of life and we are not going to change that. How many more service men and women have to give up their lives for people who are not going to ever change their beliefs?

Anderson, I just watched your report about the fanatic, radical group, these people have no business being in this country, they should be deported immediately, being a Muslim I am ashamed, to be associated with these kind of people, they are manipulating Quran, there is no where in Quran it says to kill innocent people regardless of faith. These are the kind of people who defame and disgrace the Islam and Muslims, matter of fact Quran says if you kill one innocent person, it is equal to killing the entire nation; it is just not allowed. Get these radicals out of this country, they have no business here, if they are american citizens put them in jail, away from eveyone so they can not harm any one.God Bless America, my prayers to the families and love ones who died and wounded.

How can we be surprised that unbalanced people are acting out their feelings with violence and hatred when "good, upstanding Americans" display their hateful feelings on the steps of the US Capitol. Display of hate seems to be the norm. Screaming one's opinion at someone else on television seems to be the norm. Profound disrespect is constantly being displayed by educated people, national leaders and celebrities. These people are believed to be mentally stable. How can we think unstable people can differentiate between the screaming hatred of others and acting out hatred with a gun. Not condoning it by any means but the hatred and division in America needs to stop. Freedom of speech was to be able to debate opinions and ideas and come up with solutions, not shove them down the throats of other, then stomp on them. We are all Americans...we need to stop this "us" against "them".

Ron, the AFL-CIO is a worker's rights organization, they represent labor unions, not criminals. Please make sure you attack the right organizations with your hate filled, and rather silly, diatribes.

Oh, and you may want to learn a little something about criminal law, this guy will never see the light of day again.

I am a soilder stationed at FT. Hood and was wounded in Afghanistan earlier this year. I am appalled that they are saying he didn't want to deploy. He would have never seen combat. He would have been behind a big wall earning a big paycheck eating 3 meals a day with hot showers. Thats a lot more than what most of us get. This guy knew what he was doing. He premeditated this attack. As for the guys in NY. Come stand in front of main gate of FT. Hood and see what happens. God Bless our troops!!!

I am going to be completely honest here:

Look, How many soldiers are deployed or getting ready for deployment? One out of how many snapped? So many people are against war, and still deploy. This is NOT an excuse. I am with Nancy! This is no excuse for his rampage. There is more behind this.

What is "friendly fire?"

so ok i keep hearing religion being brought up here for every soldier who does the same as he has or maybe just killed another soldier like the current marine who killed another would we say that had to do because of his religion????

There is no excuse for what that sick individual did at Fort Hood. I am tired of hearing about his mental state a.e. lack of assistance from the military. What about all the troops that served in Vietnam? They NEVER received any mental assistance for what they saw in combat. You never heard any of them killing their fellow comrades "just for the heck of it". Stop using PTSD as an excuse for murder!

There was a protest outside my college earlier this week, it was about bringing the troops back from war. All I can say is that there are mixed views... but I guess thats how homegrown hate starts...

If they detest America why don't they leave?

I have to agree with the collective voice "how did this guy get to be a military officer?" Major or no, doctor or no, he had superiors, he's had supervision. Sounds like this is longstanding with more recent escalation. How did he get this far?????

I have a question for any muslim....What is the definition (by your Koran) of an infidel? And what does your Koran tell you to do to infidels? There needs to be laws to arrest those who threaten and tell us outright that their intent is to attack our people....Does anyone think that when the constitution was written, our forefathers thought that they would be protecting dangerous radicals who are here to kill us?? Were threats to kill innocent people part of that free speech? I do not think that is what the constitution was written for... We need to look at the constitution again and change the laws!!! If you hate our country and all we stand for...leave our country!!!!! We will never become one of you!!!!

The Revolution Muslims i am sure, have brought the attention of American intelligence agencies and God knows who else....they have their number.

This group is an insult to our intelligence. Oh, and i'm sure that they are affiliated with All of those others listed, Not!

As always, a great report by Drew.

The attorney with the JAG corps made a lot of sense - obsessive political correctness– it's a really big problem. Clearly people talk with some others about suspicions but in bigger groups are too afraid to. Seeing what happened yesterday and his name - to me it's not politically correct BUT it seems Islam and his beliefs had a lot to do with the killings. I'll be interested if the authorities allow info out if he was in a cell or connected with overseas terrorists. The Army will be gravely embarrassed!!

And the fact that they are members of a protected minority.

Good evening Anderson,
I was just wondering why you keep referring to him beginning with the name of his religion? I don't want to name all religions in the world, but had his religion been anything other than Islam would you still refer to him as "[name of the religion] shooter"?

What irony!
That these "folks" can go out there and say that stuff, and the reason that they can is because of America, and they say that they hate America!

Hello Anderson. TGIF

Isn't it weird that a man who grew up in the US didn't get married because he insisted on a wife wearing hijab?

Good evening. The story on the Revolution Muslims is disturbing. More people fueling hate is not what we need.

Great to see Peter Bergen on CNN tonight....get his prospective on what's going on here....

Sounds like the groups know how to say enough to get on tv but not enought to get brought in for questioning.

I wouldn't want to believe that for Mj Hasan be a Muslim that has direct connection with their actions

Peter Bergen nailed it--

Average Muslims came to a previous school of mine to tell us about them... they disagree with Radical Muslims and the Muslims who misinterpret themselves such as Al-Quaeda...

Anderson, I like that – morons standing on a corner.

When are we going to start paying attention to "red flags" and investigate them before a tragedy happens? Our country is in sad shape. My heart and prayers go out to all the victims of this, yet another, hate crime.
My prayers continue for our country.

do not protect these who hate america, send them away, NOW

This tragedy is very disturbing to me, and as a Muslim, I am very disappointed in Hassan for having done this because our religion does not state that killing innocent people is allowed. I don't support the war in Iraq, but i don't think that this is the way to resolve and express how i feel about the situation.

i by all means am not sticking up for what this man did by far and my hearts go out to the victims and their families this was something that never should of happened but no body knows the true facts just yet. blaming it on religion is how more hatred is caused in this world.

you can't go anywhere in Britain without being on camera...they have the most cameras of any country in the world!

Darn that first amendement!!! Why should the first amendment protect these people if they are inciting hatred and terror against the United States? Why do we tolerate this? It's not tolerate in Europe!

Anderson,I don't know what will be solved by knowing the background of this Fort Hood murderer,Someone who is going to kill people go unnoticed most times till it is to late and they have acted.My prayers are with all the families and loved ones of all the victims,great repoting as always Andersonn.....

So glad Peter is on tonight. Seems to help me understand this folks better!

Do the street corner "morons" also have a web presence? It seems the web can really support organizing for these kinds of groups.

No, they preach killing. Where is the love of God not the love of Satan?

Are those radical group really Americans ?! Then they should not spread hatred and attacks on their own people... It is sickening.
Good evening to all ac360 team and everybody.

I find no difference in terrorists from other countries and people who are raised here and get into gangs and stuff... the connecting point or the common point is that they both cause harm...

This country is extremely tolerant. However, the time has come to stop the Muslem anti-American attitude in the us. Now we are truely being attacked from this community in a way that has never happened with any other immigrant community. The Australian President seems to have the right attitude....If you do not like our country then go home. Stop trying to change our country and traditions and standards. If you don't like our traditions and standards then go to the country you agree with. For the american born that do not like our traditions, they let them move to the Muslem areas of the world.

Sad to say that we might not be able to reach PEACE in our lifetime. There's too much hatred and violence going on...

it is interesting how different people can read or view the same thing and interpret it differently. it is often beneficial to see two or more sides to a story even if one does not agree, but when there is violence and hate, one has to pause and question what is it's value to humanity and survival.

LOVE your post Marc! I would love to see those guys in NY come to Main Gate at Fort Hood, and see what happens.

Yes Mr. Copper I am a retired soldier from Widener Ar. who was activated on Oct. 14 of 2003. I was injured in Iraq twice and recieved 2 purple hearts on my tour in Iraq. I was then sent home and had to go through different medical evaluations when i was sent to Fort Hood for my care. I to went trough similair phases in life after I was sent home to get adjusted to civilian life, but I never pulled out a armed weapon and fired at soldiers/ innocent civilians with my time spent at Fort Hood, my home town, and where I reside now in Marion, Ar. I also fell that I didn't get the percentage that I deserved from the Military, but I know where my blessings come from and I have been living a great life Thanks To God!

It looks like Anderson really got a chuckle out of Oprah!

Anderson, these radical Islamic kooks you showed in NYC need to be taken off the street. Charles Manson never killed anyone directly, but he caused others to do so for him. These guys are nothing more than Islamic versions of Manson, and they need to be locked up just like Manson.

Nothing like an interview gone wrong Right Anderson ?

Be angry with the guy but blame the people that could of prevented it from the begining but did nothing because its all about the numbers and the needs of the army. Shame on them

Anderson and Oprah – two media titans... I can't wait!

How do you reach radical people? Their logic is disturbing.

If these radicals hate the US so much, why are they still here? They talk a good game, but they would never leave the freedoms of the US behind to stand with their beloved Osama Bin Laden. The love him, but not THAT much.

If the numbers of the homegrown radicals are growing,
is there a reason behind this? I noticed that some of
the people passing by took the literature they were
handing out in NY.

Please do not show those radical Muslims preaching their trash on the streets of New York! They should just be watched by the authorities and not ever given any television time for their venomous words.

As a military mom I have to come to terms, with what’s involved when my child is deployed. As of yesterday, I’ve become conscious that war will be engaged, anywhere at anytime and by the most unsuspecting of persons.

I dont' think that the first amendment should protect anyone who incite hatred and terror against the United States. Why should they enjoy the same privilege that true Americans enjoy. If they don't like it in this country, they can leave!!

i can not belive some one who speaks so poorly about my county, AMERICA, ha sthe same rights as I do. Help me goverment, get rid of these people who are so openly haters of our great country!

Doctors, and what not come into the army as officers. When you have the proper schooling, you will enter the army with a high rank. Not everyone starts from Private.

Why Hasan was promoted?

I heard on talk radio today a caller who said that promotion to captain after graduating medical school is automatic in the Army and promotion to major is automatic when becoming board certified. Any truth to this?

I agree Matthew, why is it that only when a Muslim who has done wrong is their religion brought up constantly? Or if a horrific act has been done by a person of color, that fact is brought up everyother sentence? It seems that keeping racism alive and well has become a favorite past time of the media. How will we ever move forward?

One another note, our thoughts and prayer go out to everyone at Ft. Hood and the families of the victims. I done have the right words to express the horror we felt watch in this unfold.

Tragic. I really cannot understand why people would justify such actions. I thought Muslims pray for peace but then they do this. Then they ask why people discriminate them.

If those guys on the corner in NYC don't like America, they're welcome to leave. They're a waste of space.

Great story on the radical muslims. My Lord, they are so full of hate and rage. This was enough to scare the bejeebers out of me.

@Jo Ann,
Well, that is just a disturbing that the Military would ignore ALL those 'red flags' as was yesterdays terror act itself!

Orlando is for me a quiet and perfect. It's where I wanted to live. I can't imagine such violence!

evening anderson

Religiion is not the problem, but stupidity is

Hi Andy,

What happen in Ft. Hood is awful. Hope we find out soon exactly what lead to him killing all those people.

-John

I heard on your station that he became a major in may of this year

@Sharon Schultz
Friendly Fire is when you are injured or killed by your own troops

Nice AC – great journalism. Giving fringe movements airtime? What's next – you going to interview the KKK or a white supremicist movement or Waco-type militia-types to see how it's linked to the Orlando shooting? This is obviously an individual who had a lot of issues. Perhaps if we spent time and started to address the issues surrounding why people snap as opposed to focusing on outlier idiots who rant and rave – we may have a chance of saving future lives.

On your segment on the muslim extremists – they should not be allowed to live in this country. It is a disgrace that the Constitution protects them. If they don't like it here – go somewhere else.

Dear Anderson I am sadden to hear of the Ft Hood tragedy. I feel horrible for the families of all the soldiers involved. I am a military wife and had lived on a post for five years and had always felt safe. I felt I lived in a gated, guarded community with everyone there on the same playing field. Now that security has been taking away from all those families.

It's unusual to wear the kind of garb the shooter was wearing on the morning of the attack, unless it's Friday. That's the kind of thing someone might wear on a special occasion. Has anyone suggested investigating where he was immediately before he went to that convenience store? That may be important.

Don't be ignorant. The military did not create this monster. He is the only one who should be held responsible for this massacre, he knew what he was doing. Premeditated!!!

I think following your religion is fine, but becoming so radical isn't.

Palin banning recording devices and the press... that's so American... not!

It is upsetting to hear that people who live in this country are allowed to wish us death and see a mushroom cloud go up over Israel. This is what the very people Hassan shot are fighting for. Why don't they get it. If they are that upset maybe they should go to their own countries and fight for their rights there.

Good evening AC 360:
What they believe goes beyond freedom of speech, it is treason. They are not Americans even if they are born here. I would like to see all the people that attend this Mosque go outside and shout down these fanatics if they really are against them and are trying to say that Islam means peace. Anyone who admires osama admires a coward who hides and sends others not even any from his own family to die.

Really?!
Palin barred cameras from her speech, right before Sat. night?
No way!

Okay, about these extreme Muslims protesting in New York. They are standing out on the corner shouting ridiculous beliefs and the FBI and police say they can do nothing. Yes they have that right but... What about all those other American G-20 protesters that were peacefully protesting in Pittsburgh and the police there introduced there new auditory weapon on them the LRAD. What is going on here?

Also heard that he was indeed on the fbi watch list....weren't watching too well

Does it make sense if the economy is growing and the jobless rate rising? Its like politicians playing skipping rope

All Officers in the Armed Forces are required to hold a SECRET security clearance. That is normally based on what is know as a National Agency Check. It is just a basic background investigation and is done every 10 years.

So when Hasan entered the military they would have done his investigation and would not have been dues for a reinvestigation for 4 more years.

I'm a american muslim (born and raised in america) and am very disgusted and disturbed by what these so called muslims are saying and doing (both by the tragedy at ft. hood and these retards in NYC). My religion does NOT allow us to "terrorize" anybody who is not muslim. These two idiots both do not understand Islam and are not muslims. I wish they get jailed and deported. I am so sick of what all these so called muslims are doing in the name of my religion...

Hi, i am an ex- Airforce Officer, i feel sorry for all the families. I pray that Allah gives you the courage to face this time of grief. Worst part the two radical muslims shown preaching wrong things about Islam must be thrown to jail without any trial. They are bunch of lunatics not even muslims. Islam forbids even to harm an animal, what to talk about human being. They are not muslims bt non- believes who want people to hate Islam. Thanks.

I am a US Soldier with 19 years of service and it sickens me that groups like the Rev Muslins are protected by americans who lay down their lives to protect their freedom of speech and their sick belief of hurting inocent people in the name of religion. Religion should teach you how to be a better preson. America is a great Country get on broad or go home!

Yeah! Dancing prisoners!

It's so funny in Pennsylvania how they reported that "the Phillies lost" and that's it, no mention of the Yankees winning the world series.

so they are standing on street corners talking about killing Americans...I notice they don't mind hiding under the protection of the First Amendment even as they profess hatred for Americans and the American way of life...

If they hate the country so much, leave!!! I wish he would have asked them why they're here.

Go Yankees!

While we are talking about free speech, how does Palin get to "ban" all media, phones, recorders, cameras, etc. from her speech. What is she afraid of?

What those men are saying sounds like bodily threat. Isn't that RED flag. And if one man can kill 13 and wound 30 what can a small group of men do? Have we sold America out ?

@Kelly,
Whatever it is, it had Oprah is stitches!

good eveining Anderson

just saw that report on the muslims speaking their mind in NY , okay , I understand about the freedom of speech but that`s going too far. they desrve a good beating in public .... where are the real americans with some attitude ?

"Your tax dollars at work." No kidding. It's truly disgusting. What are these people thinking (on both sides)? Why respond? What's the point?

The tragedy of this event brings to the front of our attention the error of being too "politically correct." Evil is still evil, not merely "morally challenged."

Unbelievable Anderson ...I just watched how radical muslims outside the NY mosque preaching hatred ....legal rights !! protection under ist amendment...shame on america! it is a cancer with no cure.
i was reading the other comments .. how naive are americans!! they are unable to see the elephant in the room..God bless America .

I am a dear friend and fellow soldier of 5 of soldiers who either lost their life or is wounded. I am filled with a lot of anger and sarrow, but still don't hate the muslims. I find it difficult to understand hate of a race. Please just keep all your prayers and thought with the soldier in Ft. Hood.

All right.....More of the dancing prisoners!!!

Talk about red flags that scum on the streets of NY condoning the acts at Fort Hood should be arrested for Hate Crimes. if any of us were out preaching hate against whites or blacks in the middle of NYC we would be taken away. This is just unbelievable that this can be allowed. I am furious. We offer so much to all people that come to this country and that spit inour faces. This needs to be stopped and stopped now.

@ Chris. I agree thet the number of rounds fired by Hasan is very skeptical....unless the man walked in with 10 full clips ready to go. That is why I would love to see a reporter ask the question about empty clips by him or on his person.If it went down as quickly as reported, and 100 shots were fired by him, he NEVER would have had time to reload clips.He would have to had full ones so he could reload quickly.

If you are unhappy with your life or with the way things are going for you, don't take it out on innocent people. Let the others live and just take it out on yourself.

Its a dirty shame when our kids are being killed in a enemy country......by enimies............... but in our own country by one of their own??? It makes you question what is "our own"???

hey maybe a coincidence but last night a private in the marine corps killed another marine and tried to commit suicide, and apparently is now in custody

I believe we have to many free rights in the U.S. Freedom of Speech, It is a sad day when Muslims are promoting hatred in the streets of NYC. Everybody wants everything but no one wants to sacrifice anything.

AC, I am in the military myself with two tours in Iraq, was wounded on my second one and spent 5 months at Walter Reed, I am watching the program right now and am appaled at the radical muslims in NYC promoting these actions. I am still in the military and support the right to free speech, however these men on the streets of NYC are taking it way too far. I raised my right hand to defend this country from enemies foreign and DOMESTIC. These men are promoting the ideology of hurting Americans and those I protect. Something needs to be done. This is outrageous to see Americans promoting violence and praise Osama Bin Laden, whom every true American should hate with a vengeance!!!

Spin, spin, spin that economy news! Everyone out here can tell you the sad truth of it all. It's bad. It's really bad.

can't believe we have americans in country wishing for our conversion to islam or death. why is pc preventing authorities from taking action? only in america do we suffer from our own people so much, not to mention the our overabundance of child molesters.

I am an Arab (Saudi descent) Muslim born in America, and I want to condemn the attacks on Fort Hood, and also the extremists/jihadist group in New York we saw earlier in the program (with the converts yelling hateful things). They do not represent the true Islam in any way, and this must be noted. But at the same time, the threat of extremists/jihadists must be recognized. Sadly, many Muslims who live in the West (especially England and America) are increasingly radicalize. We must fight this extreme ideology. I believe there are two extremes, the extremely liberal Westernized one, and the jihadist extremist one, but we must make the middle stronger, to preserve Islamic and Arabic culture, but at the same time respecting others and not be extremists.

Why haven't we heard more about the 25 soldiers wounded (killed) by friendly fire while searching for the bodies of the 2 missing soldiers in Bala Murghab today? thx

Why is CNN giving national exposure to these few guys in NY.
What good comes of this?

Since when did we become so un-sensatized to people openly saying things that this guy was saying and not even raise a red flag, instead promoting him to a Major in the Army!

It's time we open our eyes and use common sense. Democracy is great but with boundries.

You mean to tell me that Oprah does really laugh? Awesome! Is there someone in the background tickling her feet? This should be fun to watch.

I am amazed that you give two crazy people standing at a corner air time and an interview

i guess communications problems can mess up the best of plans. pretty funny, though! just watching oprah laugh like that really was great!

@Heidi, yes it is scary but he was caught.

That is incredibly inflammatory rhetoric that those guys in front of the mosque are using, it looks like folly to me, but at this pt it's possible that Maj Hasan's motivations were more personal.

Thanks Anderson for "Digging Deeper" into the insult radical Islam is exacting on the American People. How do we get rid of this scurge. There are perhaps, millions of unguided, unfathered young men in this country right now that could easily be swayed by the hate of these radicals. "We the people" need to find the time and energy to embrace our youth and show them a better way. The way intended by our forefathers. The way that embraces hard work, service to others and patriotism. The hearts and minds of a generation our yearning for direction. God help us if we don't provide it.

AC,

The reason for Hasan to have been "blindly" promoted is that the Medical Corp is much different than the rest of the Army. Doctors are such a valued resource in the Army that the are not held to the same standards as combat arms officers. The Army spoils them because there is such a pay disparity when compared to their civillian counter parts. I would be willining to best this "Major" never had a day on the books leading troops.

Radical groups like these should get out of this country if they dislike it so much. America needs to put God back in it or we wont have an America before long

when you promote these things by reporting it 24 hr.a day, like the two men on the street if you would not show it ,that would help alot

Furthermore, I think they should help people understand this beautiful and peaceful religion what it stands for and not to preach hatred.

As a former Ft. Hood Soldier and Police officer I salute the 2 first responders that engaged the lunatic shooting at Ft Hood

As an American Muslim, I felt so sick when I watched those radicals on TV giving comletely wrong picture about Islam.
If those individuals attempt to say this in any Arbic country, they will be killed by the police within seconds.
I hope the New Yorl Law enforcement find a way to quiet them.

I cannot believe those yahoos on the streets of New York, or on any street for that matter. Keep a very close eye on them as well as on those who accept their garbage handouts! What is this world coming to? I'm absolutely disgusted and pray for the families of those lost and wounded. May God help us and protect us from idiots like these!

Anderson,

I just have to ask...if these guys think we are the enemy and despise us, then why are they living here??????????

the guys of revolution muslims been preaching in NY over a year now, and have their own channels on youtube too and they upload their weekly street preaching weekly, just wondering why now ???

dear anderson
The diaster that happened at FT. hood makes me sick to my stomach. As a mother of a young sailor it makes me very angry that my son is risking his life patroling the seas for pirates and defending idiots like the revolution muslim. when will this country get it right and shut down the boarders to all the refugees brought here day in and day out. When will we take care of our own. Why do we always have to be politically correct.

Has Obama made any comments on the Ft. Hood disaster? If not, why not?

Mr.Cooper,
I want to comment on the Muslim men you just had a piece on it is truly people like them that destroy what being a Muslim is all about. They incite hate, anger and violence all things that in fact the Koran(Qur'an) was written to bring an end to in the Middle East. It sickens me that the very laws and country that allows these men to speak as they do they hate. I can hardly bear to see such idiocracy being allowed in any place let alone our beloved USA.

Kevin Smith Jr.

I think the only part that didn't go wrong during the interview was Oprah lauging But I liked the interview with Anderson today

Is in love with Oprah, she's such a great person!

Ft Hood was my home for 11yrs as my mother was stationed there. My heart goes out to all the families involved in this tragedy. It's heartbreaking to see leaders of our military killing our own soldiers

I love short stories... they can have a much greater impact sometimes than a novel. No filler.

Just seen the folks protesting in newyork. If he admits to terrorizing Americans why is this not considered plotting a terrorist attack on America.

I still can't believe what happened yesterday! Its a big shock. Especially to have it happen on American soil and on an Army post by one of their own, let alone an officer. My older brother is in the national guard and trained there back in 2005.. How could this happen. How could the red flags be ignored.. just because he was a mental doctor doesn't mean he doesn't have some issues himself. i wonder what his patients are thinking now.

i was just watching Anderson's show and saw the 'Muslim racialist' or whom ever they claim to be. I dont understand them. Especially the guy that says Alah tells them to terrorize everyone. it doesn't make since!

Have a great weekend and keep those at effected by the events of Fort Hood in your thoughts!

A proud American and Military supporter!
Megan

It is dishearting to see radicals in this country voice such vulgar and obscene views on the American people, and more importantly, our President. It is sickening that we allow these verbal terrorists to say what they will while they feed and live off of the American system. This is the land of the free and the brave, not the land of cowards and disturbers of peace.

Hello Anderson
My sympathies to the familes at Fort Hood during this horrific time. This comment is in regards to the piece done by Drew on the individuals preaching against Americans in New York City – am surprised that these people are allowed air time – They are out there quoting imaginary parts of the Qu'ran – reaching out to anyone who would listen. At times like this it is easir to ignore these kind of people and focus on the fact that Muslims are not like this – and not to asociate these radicals with Muslims.

Americans don't like foreign stories/names? I hope that isn't true.

Oprah you are so wrong that people don't want to read about foreign people and places. Is that why James Michner sold millions of his books. please....

Knowing technology, I bet Anderson posted Oprah laughing on YouTube

Hi- I am in the city and had the opportunity to be touring the USS New York while this terrorism was ongoing in Texas. What a newfound respect I gained as I met with the various soldiers!!!!! It was quite un-nerving to be touring while the men and some women were carrying M-16's!!!!! God bless these soidiers both abroad and on our own un-safe soil!

Was honored to hear you speak at the Univ. of Arkansas!

It is truly sad the very people that are dying for the freedom of our country are condemned by the people who blatantly abuse it's freedom of speech.

To put this in perspective the peace movement in the late 1960's I believe protested against the principal of war, not hoping or wishing that those serving in our Armed Forces should perish.

I do hope Yes We Can can, because what I see today in this world I am afraid what my children will grow up to see.

I have a sincere interest in what's going on throughout the world (socially) as I never had before. Part of that reason truly is 360 (and maybe me growing up a little).

I am deeply disturbed and concerned about these radical Muslims and their freedom to speak hatred about the United States, to praise the actions of Nidal Hasan and to justify the actions of 911. They go to the limit to speak with such demeanor about our president, and speak of love for Osama Bin Laden? I don't get why there is no regulation over the first amendment.. you would think we would draw the line somewhere.

As a Army Veteran I am saddened by the loss of my brothers and sisters and my prayers go out to all the military families. I am outraged as to the relocation of this murderer to San Antonio where my children are stationed not only 10 minutes from the hospital and I am concerned about their safety as well as all the other families. How dare these radical muslims in New York consider Major Hasan a hero, and yet you are American born, you are hypocrites, you do not deserve to live in our country!!!

I am further convinced after watching the radical muslims on the streets of New York...terror will always be a fact of life for my kids and their kids and on and on...

As much as terrorist want us to be afraid and change our life-style, I will go about my life as usual..... but always keeping an eye open to people around me who have suspicious behavior....

My thoughts and prayers go out to the residents of Ft. Hood. I do believe some heads should roll though. HOW could this psycho be promoted to Major with so many problems? As well as people knowing about him for over six months. My GOD, where have they been?

That Ghana series was a great one!

Anything more scary than hearing about shootings is looking at the fact that Oprah and Anderson still look like they are in their 30's

I thought there was a provision in our free speech rights that exempted treason. Am I correct? Could you find out or address this, please? Just the idea of terror simply being control or intimidation through fear is anxiety producing for me. Can't we please learn "that all we are saying is give peace a chance" Thanks for your wonderful journalism.

Hi Oprah! Hi Anderson!

This shot is so FUNNY!

I'd hate to be in that prison.

I am an American Muslim, those Muslims on the streets of new york quoting the Holy Quran to justify the killings they were advocating are taking the Quran out of its historical context. Those verses were pertaining to the situation and condition of the Muslim community in the 7th century when they were ingaged in war with non-muslims whom persecuted them and exiled them from their homeland.

These guys should not be allowed to do what they did in NY. They think they represent Islam but they dont know what Islam is all about . As a Muslim I am embarrassed of their actions. As a Muslim community we condemn any act of terrorism that targets innocent people. We are proud to be Muslim Americans and we love this country. My heart goes out to the families of Fort Hood that lost their loved ones.

Anderson thank you so much for the interview with
Oprah. Please continue to bring us stories from around
the globe.I think it is about enlightenment. A lot of people
are just not likely aware or the news just does not cover
news from around the globe.

I am a soldier myself and I have deployed 2 times so far. This being said that my first time I was scared as hell, however with Hasan I am seeing a fine balance between islam extremism and pre-deployment jitters (himself not being deployed before). Not only that but A LOT of RED flags have gone up over the last few years for this guy. This is it short and sweet. A, so called, American, (islam or not) signed a contract to serve and protect the United States of American and to deploy and fight, in his case to treat soldiers, when and where you are told to weither you like it or not. I feel no pitty for this piece of work. I must stop now before I get too worked up and say something else that will cause national and religious disturbance.

Years ago, my husband trained at Walter Reed as an intern and resident in psychiatry. During that time he had at least one psychotic break for which I sought help from the psychiatric attending physicians who were training him. Symptoms included rocking in a corner for days and seeing people walk down the street with guns, when I saw no-one. The staff psychiatrists at Walter Reed who were training him either ignored me or told me he was perfectly normal. This process of denial for one of their own seems to have continued down to the present day. The Walter Reed staff psychiatrists and fellow residents must be following the same psychological process of denial that one of their own is sick. They didn't help him then; he is now totally and permanently disabled by a mental disease. What is worse is that they never kept records of the little treatment he received, Makes it hard to file for a service related disability. Yesterday's Fort Hood events demonstrate that the process of denial is alive and well at the Walter Reed department of Psychiatry. Put the blame where it belongs.

@ Isabel: Orlando is a high crime city. Just because it looks perfect at theme parks doesn't mean it is safe. Tourists bring in lots of crime. There is a show on TV here Dr. G Medicine Women. She is a coroner in Orange County FL. Lots of crimes to solve each and every episode.

Hasan is obviously mentally disturbed and obilviated by the role he was entitled to by turning his ranks into this craziness tied to Islam, as being a muslim myself....that is a muslim's greatest fear for this to happen as most of us muslims are really getting sick of these lunatics who are ruining our image. And it is insane for the radical muslims in NY to condone what happened at Fort Hood. They are another perfect example of why mainstream muslims are misunderstood when such people have the odasity to promote their deranged ideologies on the basis of their faith which is completely the untrue and opposite to the teachings of Islam. I'm astonished and angry that how could those people in NY be doing that especially living in the US and after such a horrific and heart-breaking tragedy.

Hi Anderson and all.

Sgt Gambrell – Thank you for your service! ... and agreed! First Sergeants and higher ranks should be allowed to carry sidearms on Transit Posts as large as Ft Hood.

As an Army Soldier, i know this tragedy has forever changed and affected so much in regards to U.S. Military Bases, not just in the U.S. but abroad.

I've read some of the comments in regards to the feelings of safety in and on Military Installations. That is so true. Or was.

But that's now a thing of the past!

Sgt Gary Gorman
United States Army

oh the dancing prisoners - those guys are so great! cool tunes and i'll bet they're in great shape too. luv it when we get to see their new stuff. happy friday!

this whole affair is grotesque and appalling and a very thorough investigation better be had to answer why and how this disgustingly horrific act came about. combat troops have been suffering for too long – and then this happens? are there words in the english language to describe the sorrow and pain? i think not.

Well.... good night everyone, Anderson, Erica, Bloggers, AC360 team... Have a great weekend, take care, stay healthy Anyone who wants to talk can Tweet me at @Gady_Mayen good night everyone

@ Jennifer & Cally,

I had never heard that either....that Americans did not like to read about foreign places and names!

There has to be more to this than this Major being upset regarding his deployment. Is it possible this officer is an terrorist who was put into our military to commit an act such as this? I am a former us marine now police officer and am absolutely disgusted with this. If he in fact gave a power point presentation condoning suicide bombing then I would have to think that this man has been planning something like this for sometime. New laws need to be established to keep these morons from publicly declaring violence against America. We need change. They should not be allowed to enjoy our first amendment.

Anderson, good get with Oprah interview. And, discussing a subject that both of you are so familiar.
The book sounds like a difficult but worthwhile read.

Thank you and good night Anderson, Erica & Team 360. It's been a long week....TGIF and try to havea good weekend.
Good night friends and bloggers TGIF too, and have a greaat weekend.

The shot: Priceless! You two are too funny. And get those costumes!

See, our prisoners can't dress like that.

good night all. great show , Anderson. You know you're a fan of those Filipino prisoners!!!!!!! LOL

The dancers are too much!. Have a wonderful weekend!

Sweet dreams.

I can't imagine WHY they would be dancing to "I want to break free"!

this is so funny!

HAHA... "Our favourite prisoners" Anderson, you are too funny I never thought Favourite & Prisoner would ever be in the same sentence

At least the prisoners are dancing to decent music – QUEEN!

Good Night Everyone! Enjoy your weekend! May God be with all of us.

Uh...ok...Those are all guys, right? Hmm (thinking).

Seriously, we should introduce dance or music therapy to American prisons. It's good for people.

Well.... good night everyone, Anderson, Erica, Bloggers, AC360 team... Have a great weekend, take care, stay healthy , Good Night Everyone

Have a great weekend Anderson, Erica, Megan, and Bloggers!

GO Philippines. dance! instead of shooting innocent people. why don't you guys try dancing for a change. haha

Karen (san antonio tx). I am in shock with this tragedy..still can believe this happened to our soldiers and in a military base where i take my kids for activities because it's the most safe place... I am a military spouse and my heart goes to the families. At this time we have to pray for our country so noone can listen to the messages this people in the streets of NY are sending out....

Anderson the prisoners have time? They are doing time.

US needs to open their eyes and start looking at the clues instead of buring our heads in the sand. Terrorism is in our country and we keep masking it and making excuses for these people's actions. Wake up America!

Major Hasan obviously joined the US Army before 911- and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Sounds like he could have run into a "mental/ideological conflict" as a result. I understand he did try to get out of the armed forces but was denied due to an agreement to serve a certain amount of time in return for the US Army financing of his education. In the end perhaps he exploded mentally and physically into violence, seeing no way out.

Major Hasan obviously joined the US Army before 911- and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Sounds like he could have run into a "mental/ideological conflict" as a result. I understand he did try to get out of the armed forces but was denied due to an agreement to serve a certain amount of time in return for the US Army financing of his education. In the end perhaps he exploded mentally and physically into violence, seeing no way out. Sympathy to all affected.