American Killed by Chinese Attacker in Bejing

JWBear · 08-09-2008, 09:02 AM

innerSpaceman · 08-09-2008, 09:21 AM

When the killer commits suicide, I tend to assume their violent act had some point in their mind, and was not merely random violence. So I call shenanigans on the assertion this didn't have to do with the victims being American, or at least Western.

Interesting that there are harsher punishments in China for violence against foreigners. But I still don't think that's enough to impel the suicide.

Knowing all about it, as I do, from the one news article.

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-09-2008, 12:44 PM

It's entirely possible he was just a nut who wanted to commit suicide but wanted to inflict some pain on others first.

scaeagles · 08-09-2008, 12:47 PM

I actually fear for the man's family.

Not Afraid · 08-09-2008, 01:21 PM

This is a really unfortunate story.

innerSpaceman · 08-09-2008, 04:11 PM

Especially the part where George Bush comforts the grieving family. As if it wasn't bad enough.

lashbear · 08-09-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

When the killer commits suicide, I tend to assume their violent act had some point in their mind, and was not merely random violence. So I call shenanigans on the assertion this didn't have to do with the victims being American, or at least Western.

I'm with you on this one !

blueerica · 08-09-2008, 08:52 PM

They just said something about this. Rather heartbreaking...

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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	When the killer commits suicide, I tend to assume their violent act had some point in their mind, and was not merely random violence. So I call shenanigans on the assertion this didn't have to do with the victims being American, or at least Western. Interesting that there are harsher punishments in China for violence against foreigners. But I still don't think that's enough to impel the suicide. Knowing all about it, as I do, from the one news article.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	It's entirely possible he was just a nut who wanted to commit suicide but wanted to inflict some pain on others first. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I actually fear for the man's family.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	This is a really unfortunate story.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Especially the part where George Bush comforts the grieving family. As if it wasn't bad enough.
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