Why ‘Lone Gunmen’ are never really alone

People who see themselves as defenders of a twisted vision of American society find like minds on websites peddling hatred

‘The internet is like the Wild West.’ It’s a simile that’s been used more than once, especially by yours truly. The world wide web is a techie’s vision of communication and interaction. The architecture is science and engineering-based. Its values are an afterthought. This is changing, slowly but surely. Now that it is such an invaluable tool we are asking more questions about regulation and oversight.

The mass shootings in the US last ...