"On MySpace three weeks ago, one student told anyone who cared to read, βI made a hit list.β The student added, βIt was so fun to write their names down saying I want them dead.β Readers took turns guessing the names on the list." From Hitlists, a disturbing but generally hype-free NYT article that explores the topic while making clear that there's not much correlation between the lists and actual violence. Below is an example:
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