Question:
There have always been, and always will be, maladjusted or deranged students who unleash those impulses.

Does it follow that "We can stop people from acting that way."?
Answer:
no

Question:
They are all dead.

Does it follow that "They died at the same time."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
But insofar as dispersing the slots would foster competition, a strong case can be made that it's the former.

Does it follow that "Dispersing the slots has no effect on the competition."?
Answer:
no

Question:
'Somebody's cut the rear carriages.'

Does it follow that "Someone cut the back cars."?
Answer:
yes