Reader: Destroying Columbine Killers’ Tapes Could Lead to More Sandy Hooks

Alan Prendergast's revelation that Columbine killers Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold so-called basement tapes have been destroyed elicited strong reactions among reader. This one feels they could have been used for positive purposes. See also: Columbine Killers' Basement Tapes Destroyed...
By Michael RobertsFebruary 3, 2015
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Alan Prendergast’s revelation that Columbine killers Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold so-called basement tapes have been destroyed elicited strong reactions among reader. This one feels they could have been used for positive purposes.

See also: Columbine Killers’ Basement Tapes Destroyed

shennessy writes:

Wow, awesome, how intelligent! Why do we as a nation IGNORE all the logic we’re given? IF we have scientists willing to analyze these to prevent similar tragedies, DO IT. Sandy Hook may not have happened — so ignorant to destroy them without researching, You’re asking for another attack by having no prevention method.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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