[CodeWeasel]

American nuts don't kill kids unless they target kids

I believe a number of children died in the Oklahoma City bombing. The Murrah building had a day-care center.

[the gillman@blacklagoon.com]

Yes, but that was Iraqi terrorists. McVeigh was just the front man.

[nicmarlo]

I think McVeigh, of all known serial killers and their methods, did not fit what is "commonly done" and known about serial killers and their profiles. So, if this fits the McVeigh "fluke," let's just say I would be surprised. It is not impossible, but I doubt likely.

[Helms]

Mc Veigh regretted the children being involved, however this sniper went out of his way here. Right NOW THEY ARE TYING UP ALOT OF RESOURCES AND HAVE EFFECTIVELY DRAINED THE PUBLIC WITH THE INTENT OF WEARING DOWN THE PUBLIC. FURTHERMORE, NO STRIKES FOR A FEW DAYS DOES NOT SHOW A COMPULSION AND BACKS UP THE MIDEAST CONNECTION TO THE EFFECT OF INSTILLING MORE FEAR AND UNCERTAINTY. IF HE GOES INTO THE WOODWORK FOR A WHILE AND THEN COMES BACK WILL COMPLETELY SINCH IT FOR ME.

[El Gato]

I believe a number of children died in the Oklahoma City bombing. The Murrah building had a day-care center.

That's true, but the day care center probably wasn't the target of the attack, and the bomber or bombers may not have even known about it. The 13 year old middle school kid was the target. Big difference in terms of motive and likely background of the guy behind the trigger.