As a society we’re very quick to discard individuals, to judge and cancel them. But, some of the best people I know are that way in total rejection of the people they once were. They only shared after I figured it out and began talking about myself.
Here’s what happens if the white supremecist in the OP is given the benefit of the doubt in interpretation today, and by his own commitment makes it to “the other side”.
The state taught a man to hate. They didn’t teach him how to stop. A soldier had no war to fight, no principles of his own. The MAGA cult provides.
On the day of the attack, Dykes, a marine veteran, ripped down fencing that helped his platoon advance to the entrenched position outside the building, wrenched a riot shield out of the hands of an enemy soldier, and then watched as the outnumbered enemy line guarding entrance collapsed. Inside the building, Dykes joined a concerted push by disorganized units attempting to breach an enemy position.
Prison will give him time to think. It’s also hell. But, one does have time. If he uses that time to engage a gang then he’s probably lost forever. But, If he realizes his mistakes and consequently begins to reason his principles for himself, then he’s exactly the type of person I want on my team.