The Effect of an Individual

It's remarkable how elements of our society can be sharply effected by just on person at the bottom of the food chain solely by the prestige and authority figures he murdered (Judge, Sheriff's Deputy...).

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It shows the power of the individual, not in the best light in this instance but one of the effects an individual can have nonetheless. Though most individuals other than political and corporate leaders remain insignificant - mere cogs in the machinery of our society, with the "right" circumstances and factors, a particular individual can do quite a bit, for better or worse.

The prominent position of one of the victims in the Atlanta Courthouse Incident, Judge Barnes, is the only reason why the cold-blooded individual at large seems significant. If he had killed someone of lesser stature like an "average" citizen he would not have been mentioned in much else other than on the local metropolitan areas' 10 pm news since he was not popular or a government official himself.