Wednesday, August 5, 2009

George Sodini didn't succeed

I, along with much of the nation, was disturbed by the news that 3 people were killed yesterday at a suburban Pittsburgh fitness club. A friend joked that the shooting was even further proof why one should never go to the gym-- trying to digest the illogical.

This morning as officials try to make more sense of the tragedy comes the release of his website where he chillingly revealed the fragmented darkness that led to the shooting. One thing is clear-- he was filled with hate. From women to blacks to religious figures to his entire family. It is disturbing. At the bottom of the website is his set of 'instructions' for the site, including a statement that the site should stay up forever so that he is remembered.

As I read his words I couldn't help but thing of a news report I heard in the wee hours of the morning. Supposedly Sodini fired 52 rounds of ammunition into the darkened fitness classroom. He killed 3 women and injured at least 9. I refuse to give him the credit he so craved, so desired. I'm not sorry George to tell you that you're a lousy shot. I refuse to give you the attention to wanted so crazily. I refuse. Consider me one of those 'bitches' or 'hoez' you described in your blog. You did not frighten me, and I plan on forgetting you as soon as possible so that you're sick plan for immortality fails too.

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