“I stand by what I have done and I would still do it again.” – Anders Behring Breivik in court testimony. [Reuters]
NOTHING INSANE about Breivik. He was just filled with hate, acted upon it and slaughtered 77 teenagers at a summer camp out of bigotry. He will not appeal, because the only verdict Breivik said he’d appeal was one rooted in insanity.
From Reuters:
Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik was jailed for a maximum term on Friday when judges declared him sane enough to answer for the murder of 77 people last year, drawing a smirk of triumph from the self-styled warrior against Islam.
An unrepentant Breivik, 33, gave the Oslo court a stiff-armed, clench-fisted salute before being handed the steepest possible penalty, 21 years. His release, however, can be put off indefinitely should he still pose a threat to a liberal society left traumatized by his bomb and shooting rampage last July.
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I lived in Norway for a little more than 3 years. Norway is a country that has few murders and when they do happen they are usually domestic-related. Norway’s policy of incarceration is one of rehabilitation which is why the maximum sentence for any crime is 21 years. However, with that said, be advised that Anders Breivik will never see the light of day again, The judicial system will keep him imprisoned for the rest of his natural life because he is a dangerous individual, and he will not be able to appeal that decision unless he can prove that he is not.
I was saddened when this tragedy happened because Norway is a very tranquil and safe country to live in. I don’t think the Norwegian people could ever conceive of a tragedy of this magnitude happening in their country. Sadly, Norway lost its innocence and now must face the reality that they are not immune to this kind of violence.
There’s no way they’re going to let this homicidal maniac out.
Your personal expertise backs up everything I’ve read about Norway. It was all so very tragic.
It change a nation and its people.
Look what 9/11 did the us.
Taylor – you might consider visiting Norway some day. Besides the mountains, fjords and impressive nature, I think you would be amazed at the way women are treated and some of the social welfare programs they have in place. I could go on and on about Norway because I had such a wonderful experience as a single mother while living there. But I won’t.