In the wake of the tragedy at Fort Hood, in which Major Nidal Malik Hasan has been accused in the deaths of 13 fellow unarmed soldiers during a shooting rampage on November 5, questions have risen as to whether warning signs were stifled for the sake of political correctness.

Supposed inaction by the military, as well as in the civilian sphere, have drawn ire after some have denounced the lack of investigation into whether Hasan suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or whether his attack was fueled by Islamic extremism, or a combination of both. They claim that even in the post-attack media and military investigation, valid questions are not being asked for the sake of political correctness.

Yet, others point out that the value of political correctness cannot be deciphered from such a tragedy, but in the general good that it provides. They cite examples such as the desegregation of the military and the presence of women in the military as examples where politically correct motives has lead to real advancement in the military sphere and society at large.

The military, the media, and ultimately the people, are weighing the value of political correctness and their commitment to it in the post-attack discussion and reaction.

Questions Abound as Warning Signs Stifled About Major Nidal Malik Hasan