As law enforcement officials release more information about Stephen Paddock, the suspect in the Las Vegas shooting that killed nearly 60 people and injured more than 500 Sunday night, much of the reporting on his identity has focused on the fact that he is a “local individual” and a “lone wolf”—terminology that critics say has been used to signify that Paddock was a white male, and therefore not a terrorist.
“Thoughts and prayers.”
“Too early to politicize.”
“Have some respect for the dead.”
“Lone wolf.”
“Local individual.”
“Disturbed gentleman.”
“No signs of terrorism” means: “shooter isn’t Muslim”
According to NV LAW, Stephen Paddock is a terrorist.
— source commondreams.org 2017-10-03