Repeated cruelty can be that underlying problem, can be that "constellation of stuff."
Completely agreed.
"Clementi's bullies cruelly exploited that social prejudice [homophobia], but they did not cause it."
Cause it, no. Contribute to it, yes. His harassers bear a portion of responsibility, but blaming them entirely or even mostly lets the rest of society off the hook. Which is the LAST thing we need to do.
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Completely agreed.
"Clementi's bullies cruelly exploited that social prejudice [homophobia], but they did not cause it."
Cause it, no. Contribute to it, yes. His harassers bear a portion of responsibility, but blaming them entirely or even mostly lets the rest of society off the hook. Which is the LAST thing we need to do.