Desperate Delusion of Bombers and Murderers Seeking Fame
Wreaking havoc, leaving torn bodies and lives behind them, what makes them think they deserve anything?
The suicide bomber’s imagination leads him to believe in a brilliant act of heroism, when in fact he is simply blowing himself up pointlessly and taking other people’s lives. — Salman Rushdie
There is a fascination with supreme ugliness acts such as suicide bombings, killers, or school shootings. Behind these heinous acts are individuals deluded sufficiently to believe they will earn a type of immortality. Their names will go down in infamy, just as John Wilkes Booth. The latest fame-seeking terroristic actions took place in Nashville, Tennessee, while a loudspeaker played “Downtown.”
There are many factors that contribute to acts of mass violence, including psychological issues, social setbacks, adversity or crises, and the impact of body-related concerns. Nonetheless, many shooters cite previous attackers as role models or influences.
A number of shooters were apparently impressed by a specific attack and committed their own attacks shortly thereafter. This seems like the most…
