He was part of the problem and not a part of any solution. Just another martyr for the cause. Of course, killing him doesn't help with a solution either.
The two sides are in a downward spiral.
Alex Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction. -- Blaise Pascal (1623-1662)
Understood.. it was a nickname, re 'shaved head' appearance
.. in times of youth, not on his proclivities. 'Course none of us Lives There either.. as regards the fed-up factor in a one or another. No comment on his POV - what appears important is: what his assassination shall be used to justify - next.
And so it goes. Hope Vonnegut is writing down all the recent events. Can't wait to hear *his* take on our species' life expectancy.. if there's time to publish.