i left reddit for good today with their obvious attempt at controlling the narrative like the rest of big social media. long live the lemmy federation

  • WoodScientist@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    Regardless of how the act was done, it was undeniably an act of extreme sacrifice. He threw his life away to bring justice to an evil man who would never face justice any other way. Assuming he is the killer, Luigi did this even though he himself is from a well-off family and will never have trouble affording healthcare. Brian Thompson killed tens of thousands of innocent human beings. Because of Luigi, Brian Thompson will never kill again.

    To give your life in the service of total strangers? To sacrifice yourself to save the innocent and punish the guilty? To become a literal martyr? That is the making of a saint.

    • LovableSidekick@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      6 hours ago

      Maybe you’re an expert psychiatrist or something, but in my layman’s view it was a very typical psychotic outburst, which you’re making special because you like the outcome. To each their own.

        • LovableSidekick@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          4 hours ago

          In other words, what if some factor we don’t know about could mean you’re right?

          I admire your reasoning and would like to subscribe to your newsletter!