Crusading loners, attracted by guns, bombs, and the call to destroy evil, act out the premises of the myth with tragic consequences. This book argues that Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh and Unabomber Theodore Kaczynski adopted the mythic convictions ritually enacted by celebrity stars such as John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and Steven Seagal.
Individuals driven by a desire for violence and a sense of righteousness, often fueled by media icons like John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and Steven Seagal, engage in destructive behavior with devastating consequences. This book suggests that Timothy McVeigh and Theodore Kaczynski, perpetrators of high-profile attacks, were influenced by these mythic figures.