Originally Posted by MisterV View Post
So what if that is his motive?

Perhaps if there were a bunch of deranged tranny-lovers out there aiming to gun down pols it might matter.

All killers kill for a reason...the reason doesn't matter nearly as much as the killing itself.

I threw up no gay protective shield as I am ambivalent on that and most "culture war" issues; I merely point out the right demonizes this guy whereas they love Trump, who is arguably equally felonious / fucked up in the head as demonstrated constantly by word and deed.
Knowing an assassin’s motive is always important for many reasons but the top two being prevention & punishment.

Prevention is obvious but as far as punishment, someone who commits an assassination due purely to because they are mentally ill may receive a sentence of institutionalized & may at some point even be qualified for parole.

Someone who commits an assassination purely for political reasons would be more likely to receive life without parole or the death penalty.

So yes, motive does matter. A lawyer should know that.