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Ugh, I feel bad for the guy. His entire life will probably be tainted by this. Any future employer, friend, lover can and will find out about it through a simpl

Ugh, I feel bad for the guy. His entire life will probably be tainted by this. Any future employer, friend, lover can and will find out about it through a simple Google search. He's probably the worst of after this incident; his brother a mass murder, his mother shot dead, him being tainted for the rest of his life...

jlgreco 14y ago
With any luck the numerous libel/slander lawsuits will be enough to get him the help he is going to need to deal with this clusterfuck.
grncdr 14y ago
Ryan Lanza will have to deal with negative repercussions for something he didn't do, but there are 28 other people who are far worse off than he is.
- grncdr 14y ago
  Interesting. > "He's probably the worst off [sic] after this incident" Is pretty clearly false, but I guess my tone was offensive?
  - meepmorp 14y ago
    You got downvoted cause it's a pointless, bullshit thing to say. Yeah, the 28 people his brother murdered have it worse. That still doesn't mean we can't talk about how irresponsible reporting and a general Internet lynch mob mentality make life shittier for people. That doesn't denigrate the memory of the victims, and it doesn't invite a comparison to their fates. Edit: attribution error for shootings
    - grncdr 14y ago
      > You got downvoted cause it's a pointless, bullshit thing to say. You didn't downvote me, so unless somebody who did explained their reasons to you... > Yeah, the 28 people his brother murdered have it worse. That still doesn't mean we can't talk about how irresponsible reporting and a general Internet lynch mob mentality make life shittier for people. That doesn't denigrate the memory of the victims, and it doesn't invite a comparison to their fates. The comparisons were made in the comment I replied to, they seemed (and still seem) very wrong to me, hence the reply. As to the other topics you mentioned, I agree wholeheartedly.
      - meepmorp 14y ago
        You know, I reread the comment you're responding to, and the wording does seem to support the reading you gave it. I'm sorry for jumping so readily.
        seanmcdirmid 14y ago
        The comment was still incredibly pointless.
genwin 14y ago
I wouldn't feel too bad for someone who gets to retire in their 20s, after the settlement checks start rolling in. He could probably start his lifetime vacation now, by getting a loan against the anticipated proceeds.
- untog 14y ago
  Not sure that's true. If someone gets crippled in a car accident and gets settlement money, "retiring" in their 20s is probably very small consolation. Granted, Ryan Lanza is physically fine, but his mind and reputation will probably never be the same.
  - genwin 14y ago
    Of course his reputation will never be the same, that's why he gets to retire. I could shake off a lot of mental abuse in exchange for a 40+ year vacation.
- koudelka 14y ago
  That's because you're an idiot. His mom is dead, he can't talk to his friends and his life is certainly in danger. His life is shattered, he can't buy a new one.
  - genwin 14y ago
    Nothing stops him from talking to his friends. Re his mom, I'm referring only to his loss of reputation. He's in danger from idiots; moving to a liberal area should help. He'll be able to afford some decent security in any case, like any multi-millionaire.
    - koudelka 14y ago
      This is something I actually know a lot about, being his roommate and friend. The only way we can even vaguely have a conversation with him is through our respective FBI contacts. You have no clue how sequestered he is. Moving to a decently liberal area doesn't change anything, if there's some crazy that wants you dead, they'll do a lot to make it happen.

jlgreco 14y ago

With any luck the numerous libel/slander lawsuits will be enough to get him the help he is going to need to deal with this clusterfuck.

grncdr 14y ago

Ryan Lanza will have to deal with negative repercussions for something he didn't do, but there are 28 other people who are far worse off than he is.

grncdr 14y ago
Interesting. > "He's probably the worst off [sic] after this incident" Is pretty clearly false, but I guess my tone was offensive?
- meepmorp 14y ago
  You got downvoted cause it's a pointless, bullshit thing to say. Yeah, the 28 people his brother murdered have it worse. That still doesn't mean we can't talk about how irresponsible reporting and a general Internet lynch mob mentality make life shittier for people. That doesn't denigrate the memory of the victims, and it doesn't invite a comparison to their fates. Edit: attribution error for shootings
  - grncdr 14y ago
    > You got downvoted cause it's a pointless, bullshit thing to say. You didn't downvote me, so unless somebody who did explained their reasons to you... > Yeah, the 28 people his brother murdered have it worse. That still doesn't mean we can't talk about how irresponsible reporting and a general Internet lynch mob mentality make life shittier for people. That doesn't denigrate the memory of the victims, and it doesn't invite a comparison to their fates. The comparisons were made in the comment I replied to, they seemed (and still seem) very wrong to me, hence the reply. As to the other topics you mentioned, I agree wholeheartedly.
    - meepmorp 14y ago
      You know, I reread the comment you're responding to, and the wording does seem to support the reading you gave it. I'm sorry for jumping so readily.
      - seanmcdirmid 14y ago
        The comment was still incredibly pointless.

genwin 14y ago

I wouldn't feel too bad for someone who gets to retire in their 20s, after the settlement checks start rolling in. He could probably start his lifetime vacation now, by getting a loan against the anticipated proceeds.

untog 14y ago
Not sure that's true. If someone gets crippled in a car accident and gets settlement money, "retiring" in their 20s is probably very small consolation. Granted, Ryan Lanza is physically fine, but his mind and reputation will probably never be the same.
- genwin 14y ago
  Of course his reputation will never be the same, that's why he gets to retire. I could shake off a lot of mental abuse in exchange for a 40+ year vacation.
koudelka 14y ago
That's because you're an idiot. His mom is dead, he can't talk to his friends and his life is certainly in danger. His life is shattered, he can't buy a new one.
- genwin 14y ago
  Nothing stops him from talking to his friends. Re his mom, I'm referring only to his loss of reputation. He's in danger from idiots; moving to a liberal area should help. He'll be able to afford some decent security in any case, like any multi-millionaire.
  - koudelka 14y ago
    This is something I actually know a lot about, being his roommate and friend. The only way we can even vaguely have a conversation with him is through our respective FBI contacts. You have no clue how sequestered he is. Moving to a decently liberal area doesn't change anything, if there's some crazy that wants you dead, they'll do a lot to make it happen.