Response to 'Are You Kidding Me?'

I agree with the article 'Disaffected by Politics', in her article, Are You Kidding Me?
How can a man, who has committed such violence receive so many concessions? While victims, their friends and family await a trial, Major Nadal Hassan refuses to make a plea, and refuses to shave. His tactics can only be viewed as an avoidance of judgement, which will be the death penalty.

It is said he committed the murder of innocent people to avoid deployment to the Mid-East. He planned this crime and committed it in the name of 'Allah Akbar'. He should be tried as a terrorist but, because he acted alone, his crimes are considered 'work place violence'. So, if he committed crimes to avoid the possibility of death fighting a war, isn't it reasonable to say he is manipulating the system to avoid the death penalty. It is just so ironic that he would choose to murder, to avoid  death, only to be sentenced to death.

Meanwhile, there are court hearings, delays, people jumping through hoops, and three years later, no verdict and no justice. He might be abiding by his religion, but he appears to be a coward. As for others on 'Death Row', a state ought bring about justice swiftly. Criminals continuing appeal after appeal makes no sense, except to prolong the process. Our legal system no longer functions in the manner in which was intended. A 'fair and speedy trial' is now what the victims and their families hope for.