Religion doesn't seem to enter into it at the moment although it may down the road. I could far more easily see Farrakan's type of religion playing more of a part than anything else if religion enters into it at all.

As to the accuracy factor.....None of these shots were truly long range and the mindset to kill a human was already there so I doubt there was a moment when they actually thought, "I'm killing another human being." When I was in my 20's I used to enjoy "varmint hunting" down in Kentucky. I had a .243Win caliber Interarms-Mauser and spent many a lazy afternoon sitting in wait and reading a book. Most shots were taken at 200 yards and as it was a heavy barreled rifle with a properly bore-sighted scope, I can't recall a time when I missed. John Mohammed was not a great marksman...neither am I. Most of his Army work was in support functions like driving water trucks.

These guys will make interesting studies and all, but like Rick, I think of the people affected by their deeds.

Spaw