[js1138]

The Gulf war defense. Didn't work for McVeigh.

[Steve_Seattle]

"the Gulf War defense didn't work for McVeigh"

Yes, but the media had no sympathy for McVeigh because he was white, "right-wing," and nominally Christian. In 24 hours we have already seen more efforts to rationalize or deflect blame for Muhammad's actions than were put forth during the entire time leading up to McVeigh's trial.