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In reply to the discussion: Do you usually feel sad for most perpetrators of heinous crimes? [View all]kentuck
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Do you usually feel sad for most perpetrators of heinous crimes? [View all]
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2012
OP
I like that expression -- "the void that was left." So much better than "potential," which is the
Brickbat
Jul 2012
#11
I feel sad for the potential that was lost. I think your OP says it quite well -- no child wishes to
Brickbat
Jul 2012
#10
More with the perpetrators family and close friends than with the actual perpetrator.
Recovered Repug
Jul 2012
#13
There's some hope for humanity yet, as this poll seems to be breaking 50-50 roughly. I voted
coalition_unwilling
Jul 2012
#14
I was thinking the same thing. I expected only a few to feel any sympathy for the perpetrators.
sabrina 1
Jul 2012
#22
I remember that story. There have also been a few other stories, although they rarely get
sabrina 1
Jul 2012
#38