I’d be more comfortable saying that it doesn’t excuse it, but it may explain it. But that’s just my .02.

More details, please! Inquiring minds want to know some stuff, starting with: 1) Who were you thinking about murdering? 2) Was it Dick Cheney? 3) Was it Dick Cheney? 4) Did you consider Dick Cheney?

Just because you don’t like someone means you can treat them like shit? Just because Martha is incredibly successful and has earned every bit of it means it’s okay for her to treat someone you view as her lesser like shit? Because that is exactly what you are saying.