Nobody likes to hear this but. These shooters are often motivated by posthumous infamy. Media coverage matters.http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/27/opinion/the-virginia-shooter-wanted-fame-lets-not-give-it-to-him.html …
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Conceptually, I would like to agree with you. But in practice, "focusing on the victims" becomes an excuse to whitewash root causes.
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@leops1984 The root cause isn't whatever deranged motivation this particular individual dregs up. The motivations vary; pattern stays same.2 replies 5 retweets 11 likes
.@leops1984 Every generations unhinged goes unhinged in culturally salient ways. So speaking out against homophobia is appropriate.
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