It doesn’t require any conne4ction with an Islamic Terrorist group for a killer to randomly murder. It only requires a belief.
“It only requires a belief.”
I agree. But that belief somehow would need to be cultivated or fostered and then used as a tool to commit murder or a criminal act. It provides the motivation. That’s what I’m questioning too. For example, was his family religious, did he have a religious upbringing, did he frequent mosques, did he have ongoing conversations online or in person with jihadis, etc.. see what I’m saying?
I understand all the analysis, but not that a few people here seem ready to give someone a pass on the terrorism label because he had an argument with a guy on a balcony, mentioning “treatment” and criticize the Turks. Or because he was Iranian. There also seems to be some acceptance of a “bullying” excuse, and what does lack of criminal record have to do with it?
Nor do I find the encounter bizarre. Bravo for the balcony guy cursing him out.
Iran is still a leading sponsor of terrorism.
Could have been a troubled kid but also seems to be an Islamic connection.