CNN identified On as one of the attackers. His mother defended him, saying he was only defending himself. She confirmed he’s a senior at Beverly Hills High School and mentioned his intention to join the Israel Defense Forces.

As horrible as he is for attacking students with a dangerous weapon, one might think he is a good candidate for the IDF.

  • KevonLooney@lemm.eeEnglish
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    6 months ago

    Many people have bad parents who “brainwash” them. They don’t all commit violent crimes against innocent victims. This guy was trying to instill fear to support a political position: that’s terrorism. If his mom supported Hamas and encouraged him to attack Jews, would you be so forgiving?

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldMEnglish
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      6 months ago

      In what way am I forgiving? My very first sentence says included, “what he did was horrendous and he should have known better and I hope he is put in prison for it.”

      Where’s the forgiveness?

      • The Uncanny Observer@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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        6 months ago

        Quite literally followed up with a “but”. Look at it this way, if I say “I’m not racist, but…”, then I’m still racist. You’re still downplaying actions that are legally defined as terrorism, by trying to paint him in a sympathetic light as a victim of his upbringing.