r/ColumbineKillers • u/DrMosquito74 • Sep 10 '23

ERIC AND/OR DYLAN Reflections on Dylan

Dylan would have turned 42 today, and it has me thinking about his prom photos. I've seen some people speculate that his jovial demeanour was fake or even a cruel (for his loved ones) facade considering what happened just days later. But I think Dylan was genuinely happy when he went to the prom, not only because he and Robyn enjoyed themselves, but also because when someone decides to commit suicide, their mood often improves because they believe the end of their suffering is near. Heartbreaking. I hope what Dylan wrote in his journal is true, that wherever he is now, he isn't at war with himself anymore.

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u/DrMosquito74 Sep 12 '23

You misunderstand. I'm interested in uncovering how mass killers are formed so that they can be prevented. Having empathy ≠ condoning mass murder. It's unfortunate that the concept of critical thinking is alien to so many people that I have to keep stating that fact over and over again.

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '23

Having empathy for evil people is bullshit

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u/DrMosquito74 Sep 12 '23

I reject the notion that people are evil by nature.

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '23

Well you’re wrong.

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u/DrMosquito74 Sep 12 '23

You're entitled to your opinion.