Is That Legal?

this was about as harmful an event as could have happened on this campus right now. I groaned when I heard the perpetrator's name--and fretted even more when I heard the alleged motives behind the attack. I worry, now more than ever, about the safety (both mental and physical) of muslim students on this campus. I can be called a bleeding heart for it, but I'll take that. The attack was awful and must have been absolutely terrifying for the students who congregated around the pit. I don't intend to distract from that. But I certainly hope that all displeasure and disgust is directed at the perpetrator alone, and not at those who may have similar names, backgrounds, religious beliefs, and associations. That's the best reaction this student body can possibly have to this heinous act.

There's an AP story up on this now.

The bloviating on this event is going to extend far outside of UNC, I fear. I can't imagine worse timing for something like this, with events like this being staged to whip up anti-Muslim frenzy.

No surprise, here. Another textbook case of a follower of the most intolerant religion in the world showing its true colors. Just wondering if this was part of his Peaceful Internal Struggle Formerly Known As Jihad?

Now, it's time for you Dhiminnis to go about pretending it's an isolated event. Just like every other isolated act of hatred and intolerance committed against westerners by Mohammedeans. Try as you might, you can't ignore the common factor -- Islam. I'll stand back now and watch your mental and verbal gymnastics as you defend him and them.

And, consider this, would you be so eager to defend a Christian driving an SUV into a crowd of Muslims as "retribution" for 9/11? I don't think so. It's almost laughable to consider your reactions. But why not? Mohammed stated that was his reason for this attack.

I think the little prick should be wiped down with bacon fat, shoved up against the nearest wall and shot with an Israeli bullet before night fall. Clear guilt and admission with plenty of witnesses.

Not bad; a little too unhinged to be completely believable, but I give it an 8.5. I could almost feel the spittle spraying out of my monitor.

I certainly hope that all displeasure and disgust is directed at the perpetrator alone, and not at those who may have similar names, backgrounds, religious beliefs, and associations.

That should go without saying. It should be obvious to all Americans, regardless of political leanings and to anyone anywhere who has some concept of justice. It's a disturbing commentary on our times that not only does it need to be said, it has to be prefaced by disclaimers (and judging by 'chapelhillconservative', even with them, it can provoke an angry response).

In the game of tit for tat the US is way ahead, thousands of dead civilians ahead.