[prion]

You got that right, Hildy.

I looked up his Usenet postings. In '95, he was describing himself as a "committed Christian" and trying to join a militia. By '96, he was asking for advice on converting to Islam. At one point, he was hanging out in skinhead forums. Gaming, second amendment rights forums, military history forums. A lonely, loser kid looking for a clique - preferably with shooting involved.

Don't get me wrong - he should be punished. He just shouldn't be overestimated.

[olde north church]

overestimated, overestimated, good point, that is exactly why his trial and execution if found guilty should be televised. that should prevent little thrillseekers from taking a similiar career path. much like a car alarm prevents joyriders.