Republican concerns mount over livestreaming Fort Hood shooter's execution

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Several Republican lawmakers have expressed opposition to the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan.
Concerns include the risk of the broadcast becoming a recruiting tool for terrorists and providing the executed individual with unwanted notoriety.
President Trump stated he will make the final decision on whether to livestream the execution, considering both potential deterrent effects and risks.
Some Republicans, like Rep. Andy Ogles, support livestreaming, viewing it as fitting punishment for the terrorist.
Others, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Kevin Cramer, have urged the Pentagon to reverse the decision, emphasizing that justice should not be a public spectacle.

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