His brother was killed 17 years ago. Now he’s written a letter to the White House, and the question at the heart of it is one no official has answered yet.
Plans for an upcoming execution have already sparked fierce debate. But one voice has cut through the noise, and it belongs to someone who lost a loved one in the attack that put the man behind bars.
In a deeply personal letter addressed to the president and the defense secretary, he’s making an emotional plea and asking officials to think again about a decision that has divided the country. 
He writes about grief, anger, forgiveness, and what he believes the public should, and shouldn’t, be asked to witness in his brother’s name.
The Pentagon’s response? A short one. 
His words are powerful, and they might change how you see the entire debate.
The brother of one of the victims of Nidal Malik Hasan has penned a letter to the White House voicing his concerns over controversial plans to livestream the convicted killer’s execution later this year.