[P-Marlowe]

What was the nature of the "altercation" the day prior?

Does it matter?

Really?

[MaxMax]

Hind sight is 20/20 but the series of events is very important.

[Cyber Liberty]

Does it matter?

I'll see you that question (Yes, it matters. Dispute over a parking ticket? Angry about a mural? Upset the Principal may have an inappropriate relationship with his mother?) and raise you another question: Do you really believe it doesn't matter?

[Labyrinthos]

"What was the nature of the "altercation" the day prior?"

Does it matter?

Really?

Actually, it may matter. If it was the kind of beneign altercation that happens a thousand times a day across the country and is forgotten a few minutes later (i.e., a verbal dispute over a parking space, who's next at McWendy Kings, or abuse of the express lane at the grocery store, that never goes beyond a dirty look, mumbling under the breath, or an obscene gesture), then that's one thing; but if this guy became enraged, took the altercation to the next level and made specific threats of violence, and nothing was done about it, then there are a lot more questions to ask.

[Labyrinthos]

"What was the nature of the "altercation" the day prior?"

Does it matter?

Really?

Actually, it may matter. If it was the kind of beneign altercation that happens a thousand times a day across the country and is forgotten a few minutes later (i.e., a verbal dispute over a parking space, who's next at McWendy Kings, or abuse of the express lane at the grocery store, that never goes beyond a dirty look, mumbling under the breath, or an obscene gesture), then that's one thing; but if this guy became enraged, took the altercation to the next level and made specific threats of violence, and nothing was done about it, then there are a lot more questions to ask.

[Salvation]

Where is God At Times Like These? A meditation in the wake of a violent atrocity [Prayer Ping]

We really need to pray for everyone involed. Asking why doesn't give us answers, but asking God what we can do next will provide answers.

[Blackirish]

Thing is this little altercation will end up being a butterflies wings. I know this isn’t a popular opinion here but I truly believe this is a watershed moment. Years from now when we have gun control. This will be the moment it started.

Buy your guns now because it’s coming.

[WildHighlander57]

Yes it matters because those were the people he went after.

[Post Toasties]

Sure it does. It would establish what business (if any) he had with being involved in school business, for one.