Serial killers Quote by Tim Dorsey
““What do they mean 'serial killers'! said Serge. (person 1), okay. But (person 2) was self-defence and the (person 3)-I mean, that was the World Series! You can call me a murderer, fair is fair, but as soon as you put 'serial' in front of it, everyone automatically thinks your crazy.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Big Bamboo", 2005
He satates how labeling a crime as “serial” changes perception, while other violent acts are normalized.
In simple terms: Labeling crimes as “serial” makes them seem more shocking.
Question how language shapes our judgment of violence.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- news reporting
- legal discourse
- public opinion
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does labeling affect public fear?
- What other terms influence our view of crime?
The analogy may oversimplify complex legal definitions.