Maybe I should have killed four-five hundred people, then I would have felt better. Then I would have felt like I really offered society something.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He suggests that mass killing would give him a sense of purpose and societal contribution.
- In plain terms
- He thinks killing many people would make him feel better and useful.
- What can you take from it?
- He equates violence with personal validation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some seek meaning through harm?
- What are the dangers of such rationalizations?
Another view
It glorifies murder and ignores moral consequences.
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