I think you NAILED It!
Why does ANY man getting his feelings hurt garner NEWS attention? Why does anyone getting their feelings hurt National News?
Much less the call to kill others over it? And yes, they are ALL DEADLY SERIOUS in their calls to kill these children. They kill children every day and fight for the right to do so.
Not withstanding this man was trying to provoke a violent reaction from the kids and failed. His original plan failed so he made up a different story. He ‘felt’ threatened was as good a story as any. Because white life loving conservative young males are open season.
He was definitely trying to confront them. I don't know if he thought much further than that. Sometimes people try to be provocative without really thinking through just what they may be provoking.