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5. 4 main reasons for mass killers IMO

Tue Apr 18, 2017, 04:35 PM

Apr 2017

1-They're just plain crazy and their own reasons probably wouldn't even make sense to us. Examples include the aurora CO movie shooter.

2-They're just plain evil and simply want to inflict as much pain and suffering as possible on others. Adam Lanza would probably fit in here. Also includes serial killers like Ted Bundy and the like.

3-They're doing it for political reasons, or to make a statement. Examples might include the Timothy McVhey, the Boston Bombers, and the Santa Barbara shooters.

4-They're depressed and suicidal, but they blame everyone else for their problems. Simply killing themselves would be 'letting everyone off too easy'. Do they wanna be some loser who committed suicide, or gain a little infamy on their way out? Examples include the Columbine shooters, Eliot Rodgers, that Korean guy who shot up the university, etc.

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Suggestion for Pissed-Off, Would-Be Mass Shooters: [View all] MineralMan Apr 2017 OP

Don't be talking to patriots, lone wolves, sovereign citizens, etc. that way. ck4829 Apr 2017 #1

I say that all the time. People will be more apt to remember them fondly if it was just a suicide. Zing Zing Zingbah Apr 2017 #2

I sincerely hope there's no audience for your suggestion here at DU. bluedigger Apr 2017 #3

then how would they be able to make others feel their pain? maxsolomon Apr 2017 #4

Sadly this is true Calculating Apr 2017 #6

4 main reasons for mass killers IMO Calculating Apr 2017 #5