Well yes. When children die, as opposed to adults, there is terrible pain for their families. But, since it is from disease or accidents, families quietly internalize the pain. The shooting tragedy had terrible mal-intent so now this terrible pain can be directed fervently at a target (the shooter).
The social outrage helps society protect itself from homicidal sociopaths. So, it is very adaptive behavior.
What are your thoughts on the Connecticut shooting
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Well yes. When children die, as opposed to adults, there is terrible pain for their families. But, since it is from disease or accidents, families quietly internalize the pain. The shooting tragedy had terrible mal-intent so now this terrible pain can be directed fervently at a target (the shooter).
The social outrage helps society protect itself from homicidal sociopaths. So, it is very adaptive behavior.
What do you think?