The cop who was executed on that video? His name was Ahmed Merabet.

[MohRokTah]

He was a 42 year old Muslim with Arab roots.

Link as soon as I get one.

[MineralMan]

1. Very sad, indeed.

Hatred knows no boundaries, apparently.

[MohRokTah]

2. It also goes to show. Hatred is stronger than hypocrisy when it comes to terrorism. eom

[closeupready]

3. Are we supposed to know him or something?

[MohRokTah]

5. No, we are supposed to recognize that this victim was a Muslim.

His assignment was protecting Charlie Hebdo. He did so at the cost of his life. He was also Muslim and still did so.

We are supposed to recognize a Muslim sacrificed his life in service to France and the freedom of speech.

Crazed Islamists may have committed this heinous act, but this man represented what was good in Islam.

[closeupready]

7. Perhaps, or maybe he was simply a good person regardless of religion.

But not to belabor that point, I'd like your thoughts about something -

Are you familiar with the scandal surrounding Charlie Hebdo's termination of Maurice Sinet's employment back in 2008?

[B2G]

8. I believe the policman identified was on foot patrol in the area

The one specifically assigned to protect Charlie Hebdo hasn't yet been identified.

[demosincebirth]

9. Right,he just happened to be in the area patrollng.

[TexasMommaWithAHat]

4. May they all rest in peace.

I hope his family receives a lot of support and help from his community, because he became the enemy in a few minds.

[uppityperson]

6. RIP Mssr Merabet