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Originally Posted by strombad

Why shouldn't we? The kids who died aren't the only ones who were lost. Spewing hate and wishes of death and torture doesn't bring anyone back. If the rumours are true and Matt was in a mentally incapable state (which sounds likely, considering his demeanour to those who knew him) then yes, we should also feel sorry for him. People look at killing as though it's some act that strips someone of all their humanity. All humans are capable of killing. It takes a tragic misfire in the human brain to allow it to occur in otherwise morally sound individuals (outside of instances of war, or desperation). It's sad. That's what it is. Sad. You should feel sorry for him just the same as anyone else. He did something horrible and will be punished for what he did, but that doesn't mean he isn't a human being that would be well served by compassion.

Hate accomplishes nothing. It's not going to help anybody.

Maybe. But, f@ck him.