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In reply to the discussion: "Guilty": Part Two [View all]malthaussen
(17,195 posts)25. I tend to agree with your Elders...
... without excusing this individual in any way for his evil (for will precedes act), I also think there is something about our culture that applauds violence. This criminal was acting out a power fantasy that is common in our world, and I believe somehow evoked by our culture, wittingly or no (and I am not prepared to say it is unwitting). The system appears to have worked in his case (which is small consolation), but one is quite aware that it would have taken the thinnest of other circumstances for him to get away scot-free, or even with a medal for his despicable actions.
-- Mal
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The brutality and inhumanity of the defendant outrage me. The compassion and strength of your family
Vincardog
Apr 2016
#24
I've followed this from the beginning and I am amazed with how clear and focused you've been.
marble falls
Apr 2016
#29
You're human, a rare commodity these years. You have people who have your back when you need it.
marble falls
Apr 2016
#89
One wonders how many crimes the convicted criminal committed while in the NYC PD. . . Peace H2O Man
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2016
#63
That gave me chills. You have had so much tragedy in your life, no small wonder you are filled
Dont call me Shirley
Apr 2016
#78
We do experience similar types of events through our different stages of growth, each passing of
Dont call me Shirley
Apr 2016
#104
When you finally make it back to your pond and sanctuary, you can reflect on the changes in yourself
NBachers
Apr 2016
#84
so sorry. maybe we need to go door to door. get illegal guns. a bully with a gun & an attitude.
pansypoo53219
Apr 2016
#87