Yesterday a 19 year old killed himself in front of a web cam, broadcasting his death over the internet via a live feed. Some low lives coaxed him on, others tried to talk him out of it, and others doubted whether the cocktail he took was lethal. How long was he broadcasting before the cops showed up? Twelve hours. All this reminds me of the sermon from the movie Boondock Saints:
"And I am reminded, on this holy day, of the sad story of Kitty Genovese. As you all may remember, a long time ago, almost thirty years ago, this poor soul cried out for help time and time again, but no person answered her calls. Though many saw, no one so much as called the police. They all just watched as Kitty was being stabbed to death in broad daylight. They watched as her assailant walked away. Now, we must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men."
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