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Originally Posted by Alumiyum
I have to say, I haven't ever heard someone say that she would be less of a loss to the world and her loved ones if she hadn't made good grades or been pretty. That includes people that are genuinely angry that her case has gotten so much attention over the years. I do not assume that because someone comments that she was pretty or smart that they don't give a shit about kids who aren't pretty or smart.
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Once again, this isn't about you.
This is a general discussion of the trends and patterns that are observed in victimology and have been applied to cases such as Holloway's.
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Originally Posted by Alumiyum
Do they really believe that people who are attractive and smart are more valuable than those that aren't?
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Generally speaking, yes.