[Walt.]

Originally Posted by Justus

...The case I cited in an earlier post was published on the same day as the lion story; three people were slaughtered by a stranger to whom they'd offered assistance. The visceral reaction of many to the killing of this animal, and indifference to the other story, reveals that equation.

It could be because group-murders happen every day. When was the last time you saw a story about multi-beheadings in Mexico? It gets to the point where you can't get upset every time you read about it. Next week people will be all concerned about some kid whose tree-house fell down.