Virginia Tech: Is the Scene of the Crime the Cause of the Crime?
By Mark Ames, AlterNet. Posted April 20, 2007.
Media: Cho Seung-Hui did it because he was crazy and "evil." History:
Schoolyard massacres are rebellions against oppressive and bullying environments
by students who can't take it anymore.
Another rampage massacre, this time the worst ever. Which means another
fake attempt at trying to understand this uniquely American crime -- these
interminable rage killing sprees in our workplaces and our schoolyards.What makes the Virginia Tech massacre more horrifying isn't just the body count but the reaction of the living: The official fake soul-searching is more idiotic
than ever, revealing, if anything, a culture that is so insanely delusional and
incapable of self-reflection that it almost makes these rampage massacres seem
relatively natural.The footage from Seung-Hui's "media manifesto" has played on
cable news on an endless loop for days now, and no one has considered the merits
of his grievances -- except to cast them as proof positive that Cho Seung-Hui
was one sick guy.Of all the idiotic reactions, so far none tops an article posted on MSNBC.com, written
by an "investigative reporter" with the ill-begotten name of "Bill Dedman."
His investigation allegedly revealed that Cho Seung-Hui, the shooter, displayed
alleged classic warning signs of a rampage shooting. Citing a landmark Secret
Service study of schoolyard rampage massacre, Dedman observed, "In more than
three out of four school shootings, the attacker had made no threat against the
schoolteachers or students. But most attackers engaged in some behavior prior to
the incident that caused others concern or indicated a need for help. The
attackers posed a threat even though they hadn't made a threat."In other words, if you think someone's weird, but he hasn't threatened anyone, he's a threat.
Read more of this equivocating porn. If you wish.
Everyone is a victim, especially the murderers, rapists and terrorists and YOU are the cause of it all. When you see a self absorbed hatemonger, look carefully and you will see your reflection, but remember, when your killed, it will be your fault.
Remember to say thank you.
