TemplarKormac
Political Atheist
Coaches and other students tortured him verbally and mentally. Said he smelled bad, was fat and ugly, laughed at him, etc. So he snapped. I hope he got the ones that were doing it to him.
(Another student stated the guy was bullied by coaches and students. No surprise, that).
THAT...
Is the root of the cause.
(Looking at you, Wry Catcher)
Had he not had access to guns, ..., The fact is, if he was the target of bullies, he had alternatives. We know he had access to guns, do we know if he had access to counselors, parents he could talk to, or a favorite teacher? There is no singular explanation for his motivation. What we know is he had means and an opportunity.
Granted, guns are the most intimidating alternative. But he picked up the weapon and chose to fire it. And it appears it was all motivated by bullying. Perhaps if we taught children to respect each other, we wouldn't have these mass shootings.
He had a means, and an opportunity. The gun was merely an implement. His hatred towards those who tormented him was the driving force, not the weapon.
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