Thank you for stating that this fellow is smart. I have yet to see anything he's written indicating he's insane. People do bad things and are not insane. But this guy was no lamebrain by any means.
I am fast believing that this guy knew exactly what he was doing and in every detail what he hoped the expected outcome might be. I also believe he was intent on being heard worldwide and knew this atrosity would bring that to him.
He did not fire at the helicopters overhead....which indicates he was seeking an audiance.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For using the word "atrocity"!! I can't stand the fact that when a horrendous act is committed by a person/people, the news ALWAYS calls it a TRAGEDY. Drives me crazy. It's an ATROCITY!!! Columbine, 9/11, the islamic shootings/bombings, etc - ALL ARE ATROCITIES! NOT tragedies!