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You know that actually is pretty sad. I've heard a lot of rumors about Aspergers and violence being linked, but a cursory internet search seems to show that there's little or no evidence.

As if sufferers didn't have enough problems to deal with.



From what I've seen, any link between Aspergers and violence is largely irrelevant. When people who are already socially isolated are mocked and ridiculed by 'normal' people throughout their lives, then it isn't a case of Aspergers being linked to violence it's a case of victims getting revenge and if human history tells us anything it's that victims often go for revenge.

If I was repeatedly mocked and ridiculed, it would only be a matter of time before I went on a killing spree.


Well, a lot of people are mocked and ridiculed all their lives and don't go on a killing spree, but I get your point.




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