Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan an American Muslim of Jordanian ancestry went on a vicious massacre leaving 12 soldiers and one civilian dead and 42 people wounded. Make no mistake this was an act against our nation similarly to the 1995 act of another American Timothy McVeigh in Oklahoma.

To think our great country, America, afforded the 39 year-old Hasan the American dream. America paid for his military education, whereby he earned a doctorate degree and in return only asked that he fulfill his end of the bargain by protecting and serving. Was this too much to ask for? Was it too much to ask of an American, who swore his allegiance to his country and countrymen, to protect and to serve?

Over the next couple of days Hasan’s lawyers, defenders and some in the media will attempt to explain away his selfish, coward act of violence. Some will pontificate Hasan was troubled (and he was) or that he was tormented by fellow soldiers (possibly). Dr. Hasan was a disturbed soldier in conflict with his religion, himself and duty to protect his country. Like the men and women he provided psychiatric help _ he too needed help.

The possibility that his religion played a role in his horrific act of violence should not and can not be overlooked. We can not fool ourselves in thinking his beliefs could not have played a role in his actions. Some at Fort Hood are quoted as saying Hasan was yelling “Allah is great” while carrying out this coward act of violence against his fellow American soldiers.

Suffice to say, last Thursday should serve as a wake up call that we are not saved from danger simply because it appears thousands of miles away. We see now danger is right in our backyards and oftentimes at our doorsteps.

“and we are not saved…”

"He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteosness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour, In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to usury , nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. "

I did not vote for President Barack Obama. I am not a Democrat but a Republican.  That being said, I do not hope, wish, pray or cross my fingers and say “I want “MY” President to fail.”

Failure isn’t an option.

To utter such words to me is akin to “Treason.”

Yes you can mince the words and play with the meaning of wanting him to fail, but at the end of the day to say it out loud or in private is the must un-American thing I have ever heard.  Sure you have the right to say what you want, and I will, painfully and unequivocally defend that right. However, at the same time I want you to know that wishing such thoughts on our President on our nation is disowning your heritage as a citizens of the America. You are in essence saying you want this great country to collaspse!

If this is your visceral wish, then why not leave the country and set-up shop somewhere else?  But you want. Why? Because you know you can say and wish these evil un-American thoughts that are protected under the consituation of a nation whose leader you want to fail.

This country may not be perfect and some of our leaders flawed, but appreciate the ones who are trying to get things back on track. As for the other leaders, take them to task if you will _ for the mistakes they have made. But do not utter words that I would expect our enemies who are treacherous and evil to say.  To do otherwise likens you to them.

As the saying goes “history will judge”.  How will history judge us, once this financial crisises ends?  Will it be kind or will it say when we had a chance to be great and stand together we failed short because of our own dalliances