He does say (and this is a quote) “Hmmm . . . Ismail — the Arabic name for Ishmael — considered the father of all Arabs and a very important figure in Islam. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence, right?”
Draw your own conclusion. It is obvious what conclusion Engel drew.
We know that Cho was mentally ill. We know that he felt isolated. We know that his writing was filled with violent ideation. We know that his behaviour caused grave concern among many people. We know that he stalked women. We know that he shot a woman as his first act.
That is what we know. Until we know that Cho chanted or shouted all-akbar or that he visited even one mosque once this line of idle speculation is nothing more than a circle jerk.
“He does say (and this is a quote) “Hmmm . . . Ismail — the Arabic name for Ishmael — considered the father of all Arabs and a very important figure in Islam. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence, right?”
Draw your own conclusion. It is obvious what conclusion Engel drew.”