Carl Higbie voiced strong support for the execution of a terrorist who killed American military personnel, arguing that the death penalty should be carried out in a way that sends an unmistakable warning to anyone considering similar attacks against Americans.

Higbie framed his comments around what he sees as a major shift in how the United States responds to terrorism and violence directed at the military.

"We are so back. We've gone from drag queens prancing around on aircraft carriers to executing terrorists by firing squad. Put this in my veins," Higbie said.

He said his support for the execution stems from the attacker's decision to target fellow service members while invoking Islam as justification.

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"Let me tell you why I support this. Because an American military officer turned his gun on his fellow service members in the name of Islam, including standing over a nine-month pregnant mother and shooting her."

Higbie said he wants the punishment to serve as a deterrent for others who might consider carrying out similar attacks.

"I want him to die in the most painful death imaginable. I want all of these people that believe the same things to see it happen."

He also lashed out at critics of capital punishment, accusing political opponents of applying inconsistent standards when it comes to violence and criminal justice.

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"And to the left that is freaking out about this, you people freak out about everything. So I don't really care."

Higbie compared opposition to the execution with reactions to other criminal cases and political violence, arguing that outrage over the death penalty is selective.

"Stop it! The same party that kills millions of babies every year through abortion is going to clutch their pearls about shooting a terrorist in the face. That's about the least genuine thing I have ever heard."

He also referenced threats and violence involving President Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk as examples of what he described as hypocrisy on the political left.

"Remember that bar that was offering free drinks if Trump was assassinated. Forget about all the people that actually celebrated when Trump got shot in the ear in Butler, Pennsylvania."

Higbie said the terrorist's actions eliminated any sympathy he might otherwise have had for the condemned man.

"This man represented and represents everything that hates this country, everything I fought for to keep this kind of stuff out of here, and yet he infiltrated our military and used Islam as a justification to kill American service members. I mean, does anybody have a problem with this?"

He rejected arguments centered on the prisoner's physical condition or dignity at execution.

"I certainly don't care that he is in a wheelchair. Zero sympathy because he killed my brothers and sisters."

Higbie also dismissed concerns that executing the terrorist could transform him into a martyr.

"People worried about him being a martyr. He'd be a martyr if we don't kill him."

His argument extended beyond the particular case. Higbie said Americans should adopt a more aggressive posture when confronting active attacks and argued that would-be terrorists should expect immediate armed resistance.

"There should be a new standard for all Americans out there. When there's a shooting like this, you shoot back, shoot the next would-be terrorist until you're out of ammunition."

He said the broader goal should be to establish that attacks against Americans will produce severe consequences.

"We are the gun-loving capital of the world. Let's make it known that if you try to kill Americans for what you claim is a religion of peace, or for any other reason, that we will kill you back."

Higbie went so far as to say the execution should be publicly broadcast as a deterrent.

"So live stream it. I don't care if my tax dollars go to advertising it and playing it during the next Super Bowl."

He closed by arguing that the country should make clear that terrorism against Americans will carry an uncompromising price.

"Let it be known that America is done playing around. This is the standard now, because there's a cost. That's the cost. People lost everything from that. Now it's time to make it right."

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