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radicaledward



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:28 am Reply with quote
Something tells me that excuse will not work in a court. IIRC people have tried to use similar reasons for commiting crimes here in the US. However, it seems to me like the individual might suffer from some form of mental illness.
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Legato 2057



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:33 am Reply with quote
This is just another example of an idiot making excuses for his actions. He chose to kill his mother.
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JETBLACK87



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:36 am Reply with quote
I was just about to come and post this. somebody posted it on the AS board.

EDIT: I just checked the times. it was on ANN first. I guess thats where he got it from.
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Mohawk52



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:38 am Reply with quote
radicaledward wrote:
Something tells me that excuse will not work in a court. IIRC people have tried to use similar reasons for commiting crimes here in the US. However, it seems to me like the individual might suffer from some form of mental illness.
Some of all who have seen EVA might feel this one might be different and very plausible. Especially if this young lad was suffering from some form of mental illness. I believe there is a similar type of case being heard in the US involving the Matrix movies, is there not?
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MissHanyaan



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:41 am Reply with quote
This just screams "Twinkie Defense" (or maybe that's just me).

I've seen Eva and while it did make me feel depressed, it didn't make me want to bludgeon my parents to death with a baseball bat.
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Samurai CDZ



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:50 am Reply with quote
Why can't people tell right from wrong?

While I agree with the ruin/rebirth theory and humanity is a parasite to the planet theory, it's wrong to kill, period. It's as simple as that. He must be mentally ill.
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Zeiram



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:54 am Reply with quote
To take a cue from Gunnm

No matter how artificial we are, no matter how hopeless we are, no matter how godforsaken this land is, no matter how hellish our lives are, live, for heaven's sake live

well sumthen like that ^^ i love that line
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Mohawk52



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:59 am Reply with quote
Samurai CDZ wrote:
Why can't people tell right from wrong?

While I agree with the ruin/rebirth theory and humanity is a parasite to the planet theory, it's wrong to kill, period. It's as simple as that. He must be mentally ill.
No argument there with me. The question is what was the catalyst that caused this idea to form in his head that he was " doing the planet a favour" and begin with his mother? Definately an insanity plea. I'd be interested to know the final judgment of this case.
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Lum



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:02 pm Reply with quote
Hm. I don't believe videogame, TV shows or anything like that can really MAKE a person kill somebody. With or without Eva, he would've killed his mom most likely anyways. Meh. Just an excuse like "So and so made me do it."
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:02 pm Reply with quote
I thought this kind of stuff only happened to vidoe games and movies. Eva did make me a bit depressed near the end, but I wouldn't go on a murdering spree because of it. This guy had to have something wrong with him before hand. Blaming an anime, or any other kind of entertainment on your behavior is wrong and irresponsible. I hope this case gets thrown out.
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Zeiram



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:07 pm Reply with quote
well yeah, video games, tv shows, anime, media all combine with real life problems and environment (which by themselves cause the most damage) so fix their enviro first.

i'm getting beserk for christmas Smile well maybes
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Louie-kun



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:13 pm Reply with quote
Word, Tony.Very Happy Yo hit hit right on the head.
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Samurai CDZ



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:33 pm Reply with quote
Tony K. wrote:
In order to possibly prevent this kind of thing in the future though, I believe it's up to the parents to raise their children right. Teach them right from wrong, and especially not take movies, anime, games, or any other media of entertainment seriously.


Indeed. And he was 22, old enough to make and educated decision.
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:39 pm Reply with quote
There must have been some seriously wrong with that kid in the first place. I get mad at my folks, but I don't want to kill them. EVA is kind of messed up, but I wouldn't take something like seriously.

That scares me as an artist because someone might take your work too literially.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:49 pm Reply with quote
Hmm, a lot of people seem to be thinking that the Eva statements are a part of the kids deffence. They aren't; the prosecution brought up the fact that he was influenced by Eva.
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