Charles M. Blow: Don't Mythologize Christopher Dorner

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Charles M. Blow by New York Times

Christopher Dorner is no hero. He threatened that he would 'use the element of surprise where you work, live, eat and sleep,' and discover the officers' 'residences, spouses workplaces, and children's schools.' He continued: 'To those children of the officers who are eradicated, your parent was not the individual you thought they were.' Through his own words, Dorner forfeits any aspiration to the title of hero. Rooting for a suspected killer who makes threats against even more innocent people and their families is just horrendous. It's not exciting; it's revolting.

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No... by Sheila Samples on Saturday, Feb 16, 2013 at 1:32:54 PM

mother of son by Ned Lud on Sunday, Feb 17, 2013 at 6:37:48 AM

Dorner and LA PD. by Ivan Boatwright on Saturday, Feb 16, 2013 at 4:30:15 PM

Not a Hero? Really? by David Smith on Sunday, Feb 17, 2013 at 1:54:34 AM

Not a Hero; REALLY! by comncents on Sunday, Feb 17, 2013 at 5:32:09 AM

thus spake zarathustra by Ned Lud on Sunday, Feb 17, 2013 at 6:34:21 AM

Sarcasm font. by Mike Stewart on Monday, Feb 18, 2013 at 8:22:03 PM

NDAA Applause For Caligula's Most Public Summary Execution by Tracy Turner on Monday, Feb 18, 2013 at 2:28:14 AM

When in Rome... by Tracy Turner on Monday, Feb 18, 2013 at 2:36:46 AM