Lauren Chacon asked this question about Columbine:
A well liked book going over the details of what really had happened on April 20, in the high school full of kids. What had really pushed the shooters to the edge? Were the acts they had committed justified by their mental illness?
Naomi So, the idea of one single thing causing the shooting is not completely realistic. However, clear signs of two types of psychopathy and various mental…moreSo, the idea of one single thing causing the shooting is not completely realistic. However, clear signs of two types of psychopathy and various mental illness definitely played a role. Whether or not any crime can be "justified" by the mental status of the person is debatable. (less)
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