Congressman Westerman Urges Trump to Stop Public Execution Plan for Fort Hood Shooter

Arkansas congressman urges Pres. Trump to 'end decision' to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter

In a statement, Congressman Westerman condemned the "decision to publicize the execution" of Nidal Hasan, asking Pres. Trump to end the decision to livestream it.

Congressman Westerman urges Trump to stop public execution plan for Fort Hood shooter

"I strongly urge President Trump to call an end to this decision that would undermine our system of justice and bolster Islamic extremism. We must always remember the principles our nation was built upon. Turning death, no matter how warranted, into public spectacle is not the answer."

Public execution of the Fort Hood killer is an absurd idea

Allowing the death of Nidal Hasan to be witnessed by millions of people doesn't elevate it or make the sentence more effective. To the contrary, it cheapens the action, turning what should be the most somber of penalties into a carnival-like act. It degrades the dignity of life.