But like the statistics of estimates predicated on models on all the lives "saved" by the experimental injection, we only live in this world.

I don't know about the online thing. How did people go wrong pre internet? Some other form of isolation or social awkwardness. Maybe as Gato suggests, he would have. Became a "theater kid" and was exposed to ideas there.

Maybe he could have run into a cult member while in front of a gas and sip on. Saturday night because the chicks laughed at his awkwardness.

He had a family who loved him and who was a conservative family. would it have made a difference had they limited his screen time?

Should a roommate or a concerned friend inform the authorities? Because it sounds like they knew how he felt about Kirk. Maybe at least the Grandma who claims he was conservative could have gotten to know her grandson better.

I certainly would not wear the full mantle of responsibility. I have felt real depression in the past, but for me logging in and speaking to you guys appears to be a boon rather than a bane. Just like radio, books, video game violence, movies, isn't it really the person's reaction and utilization of a tool that determines their outcome rather than the tool itself?