I have to assume the reporter didn't know any better. I guess I can't blame Riordan for getting a free plug for his guy, but part of me thinks he should've told the reporter that he was not the most objective person to ask. I was glad to see some stories have been focusing on why this kid went off like that. I believe it's a mistake to only look at warning signs. You need to stop the problem before it starts.
Society needs to take a good hard look at how some students like to pick on certain kids.
Last year in Bakersfield, one student was found with a hit list. He had been picked on, and was pushed around and humiliated. IF that list wasn't found early, Bakersfield could've ended up on the list of tragic high school shootings. It's been reported that Andy Williams is showing no remorse. Yet, students interviewed at his old school, where he apparently got along well, said he was a good guy.