VA Tech Murders

I am disgusted by the VA Tech murders, as is everyone.

I am also repulsed by the media coverage. MSNBC has played into the murder's hands by publishing much of his deranged filth. The other media outlets play along, drooling over photos and manifestos.

I refuse to use even the name of the killer.....that is what he wanted.

Hasn't anyone considered that by giving saturation media coverage to this wimpy coward, who killed unarmed civilians, that we encourage other wanna-be/suicidal/misfits to do the same thing? Is there any question but that Columbine and the resulting media coverage encouraged the continuing string of killings including VA Tech? The sick and deranged minds of these killers feed off of the fame they get, albeit post-mortem.

What should happen is calmer, same day coverage, and then toned-down follow-up. Anything like packages of tapes or photos sent to the media should NEVER be published. That simply feeds the cycle. The editors of MSNBC should be sued by the victims of the next homidial idiot who is encouraged by the 'fame' the VA Tech killer is getting.