Middleman
Defender of the month
Many people perpetuating workplace violence and school violence have harbored feelings of persecution and have felt as outcasts. Some of the kids who turned on their school mates have been teased and have not fit in.
That doesn't justify it.
I do find it unbelievable that a previously reputable company would not take a charge of harassment seriously. Most companies would investigate this for fear of legal repercussions. As a matter of fact, some companies have been victims of false accusations, and have pretty much had money extorted from them from the likes of Jesse Jackson and Co.
It could be that this man was merely brewing feelings of alienation, real or imagined. He probably felt justified in stealing from his employer based on those feelings. He made exaggerated statements to his friends and family, which would provide a perfect cover for his failures, garnering sympathy from them. Meanwhile, he made no official grievance through his union. Then, he went postal.
That doesn't justify it.
I do find it unbelievable that a previously reputable company would not take a charge of harassment seriously. Most companies would investigate this for fear of legal repercussions. As a matter of fact, some companies have been victims of false accusations, and have pretty much had money extorted from them from the likes of Jesse Jackson and Co.
It could be that this man was merely brewing feelings of alienation, real or imagined. He probably felt justified in stealing from his employer based on those feelings. He made exaggerated statements to his friends and family, which would provide a perfect cover for his failures, garnering sympathy from them. Meanwhile, he made no official grievance through his union. Then, he went postal.