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Mom of killer at Columbine gives interview
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 680388" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I read the book already. It broke my heart. I think this could happen to anyone. It was scary. I also think she gave a good description of how her horrible ride has been and how she feels now. How many of us see behavior like Dylan's and think "typical teen" or "just depressed" or "a little withdrawn" and chalk it up to normal teendom. She had not seen the basement tapes (won't spoil this for anybody) until after he'd done it. And she had to see the tapes watching her son killing other students. I think I was shaking when I read that part.</p><p></p><p>I think the mother's idea of the sensationalist media not disclosing names and photos of shooters is a great idea. I think this is a good idea for international terrorists too. The names and pictures make potential would-be killers think "Wow, I can be a famous killer one day! Cool! What a way to go out!!" If we did not publicize these people, perhaps a few would be serial killers would decide it's not worth it because there is no payoff after death. No notoriety.</p><p></p><p>I think the scariest part of the book was that lots of kids write to Dylan's parents calling Dylan a hero. There are a lot of sick homicidal people out there who are just a hair trigger away from doing what Dylan, Eric or any terrorist does. And they hide it well. How many school shooters did anyone say this about? "I knew he was capable of violence and am not surprised." None. Just the opposite. Same with other serial killers. We just can't know.</p><p></p><p>Feeling very sober right now. She is a brave lady. I am not sure I would even choose to go on with life after something like this happening, let alone share it with others to try to help them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 680388, member: 1550"] I read the book already. It broke my heart. I think this could happen to anyone. It was scary. I also think she gave a good description of how her horrible ride has been and how she feels now. How many of us see behavior like Dylan's and think "typical teen" or "just depressed" or "a little withdrawn" and chalk it up to normal teendom. She had not seen the basement tapes (won't spoil this for anybody) until after he'd done it. And she had to see the tapes watching her son killing other students. I think I was shaking when I read that part. I think the mother's idea of the sensationalist media not disclosing names and photos of shooters is a great idea. I think this is a good idea for international terrorists too. The names and pictures make potential would-be killers think "Wow, I can be a famous killer one day! Cool! What a way to go out!!" If we did not publicize these people, perhaps a few would be serial killers would decide it's not worth it because there is no payoff after death. No notoriety. I think the scariest part of the book was that lots of kids write to Dylan's parents calling Dylan a hero. There are a lot of sick homicidal people out there who are just a hair trigger away from doing what Dylan, Eric or any terrorist does. And they hide it well. How many school shooters did anyone say this about? "I knew he was capable of violence and am not surprised." None. Just the opposite. Same with other serial killers. We just can't know. Feeling very sober right now. She is a brave lady. I am not sure I would even choose to go on with life after something like this happening, let alone share it with others to try to help them. [/QUOTE]
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