Southern California Manhunt
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Seems that racism is just as alive as it was in the previous eras, Dorner rebelled in a way that nobody can condone, but he raised questions that need answers. Why was there an initial flat out opposition to reopen his case, then after shooting civilians, absolute admission that it will be re-investigated.
In all likelihood no matter what career Dorner chose, he would have sought vengeance against those he perceived to have mistreated him. What seems to be happening is a form of self-induced purge of people with firearms and violent intent post Sandy Hook. It's unlikely to end soon given the number of disgruntled single unemployed men with firearms. This social phenomenon is identical to what happens in China today, but without guns.
Civilians and police can sleep a little better tonight on the west coast, and while this is an issue that needs to be addressed on several levels, historically it will become clouded in other more current events. It will go from water cooler conversation to bookmarks and newspaper clippings filed away. One generation later most people will have totally forgotten.
Dorner stripped away his victims' humanity by viewing them as "high value targets" and that is a major issue, when people see others as obstacles and not lives. It's not a military training problem, it's a societal disconnect.