Do reported evil actions sometimes spawn similar attacks?

[Trishie]

[Three pedestrians run down by van at busy New York City intersection](http://three pedestrians run down by van at busy New York City intersection)
No one killed thank God.
It is sad that destructive behavior that might not have occurred very frequently, , because of press reporting the action, can become a choice for gratuitously harming others by a disgruntled person
Such events can be accidents, but there have been a number instances of deliberately crashing through innocent people in recent times, in Times Square, in London, Europe, and, Melbourne.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...injured-intentional-pedestrians-a7743416.html//www.news.com.au/world/soldiers-injured-after-being-hit-by-vehicle-in-paris/news-story/e044fff779c5c692b6f73649260a0595)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-20/car-hits-several-pedestrians-in-melbournes-cbd/8197876

In England the number of acid throwing attacks have increased to a worrying degree.
http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2017/08/06/541209398/acid-attacks-on-the-rise-in-the-u-k

Evil actions seem in some instances, to spawn more such attacks…it appears to me.
In this latest event, which may be due either to a health issues or deliberate assault, we realize how vulnerable people going about their business, can be before other people’s choice of action.

 

[Theo520]

I’m certain this phenomena has been researched and confirmed in multiple scenarios, including suicides etc. People are copy cats at heart.

Fortunately good deeds can spread in a similar manner.

 

[Trishie]

Fortunately good deeds can spread in a similar manner.

It it’s an encouraging thought, and it will be a blessing to be reminded by instances of good actions that spur others to good acts by good positive members like yourself.
One such instance would be the response of many in following public generosity of personalities to the aftermath of the hurricanes, where people respond unselfishly by giving financial and material assistance.

 

[Inisfallen]

t is sad that destructive behavior that might not have occurred very frequently, , because of press reporting the action, can become a choice for gratuitously harming others by a disgruntled person

Such events can be accidents, but there have been a number instances of deliberately crashing through innocent people in recent times, in Times Square, in London, Europe, and, Melbourne.

This is being reported in one of our local papers:
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/people-struck-penn-station-van-article-1.3531109

It seems to have been an accident. The driver didn’t attempt to leave the scene. I don’t think this can be called an “evil action.” It’s more of a tragic accident. Fortunately, none of the pedestrians who were struck by the out-of-control van had life-threatening injuries.

 

[Trishie]

Thanks Inisfallen,
I’m glad it wasn’t deliberate. At time of first news here the cause wasn’t known
How awful for the driver to be aware injure anyone even minimally.
Hopefully he and the bystanders will recover quickly. A shock for all concerned.