James Holmes Hospitalized For 'Half-Hearted' Suicide Attempt

Commented Nov 15, 2012 at 18:45:07 in Crime

“Am I the only one who has noticed the mad dog look in some of these shooters eyes? What is really weird is that I have seen that same look in the eyes of a guy I worked with after he became a Jesus freak. I wonder if there is a connection. I do not believe that the guy I worked with was dangerous, but he was obsessed with religion. Maybe obsession is the connection.” 

Here is a reply to this comment that I particularly liked. Follow by my acknowledgment to that fact. 

Bobotheclown on Nov 15, 2012 at 19:41:44

“Its the look of those who are not connected with reality. That break can be caused by many things and in this case it is schizophrenia which is a profound brain malfunction of still unknown cause. The sufferers can in no way control their actions. The kind that you saw was a similar and less profound disconnect caused by learning. Humans exist in a world defined by created consciousness and if that mental structure is significantly impaired it will cause a disconnect with reality. This is sometimes called the "1000 yard stare" in PTSD effected soldiers. Their mind has literally rejected reality. It is an interesting observation that religion is one of the few ways in which learning can be distorted enough to cause a break with reality. This may even be why religion was created, as a way to brainwash subservient populations and control them without using armed forces. Enslave the mind and no real chains are needed. In any case, from the dawn of time, religion has been known to be a profound tool of mind control. Whole empires have been built around it. In fact there is no empire that has been able to exist without such a tool of mind control."

Commented Nov 16, 2012 at 12:21:04 in Crime

“That must be one of the best replies I have ever read. Thank you! With your permission I would like to pass that comment on to friends, family and anyone else who might be listening. I have had similar thoughts on the mind control part, but have never put it quite so well. I will start watching your comments. F&F”